Jamar and Michael: An Unexpected Friendship
Michael and Jamar: An Unexpected Friendship When Michael came to Good Sam, he didn’t know what to expect, and he certainly didn’t expect to find a close friend who would soon change his life. At the time, Michael was living with his family. But, as he describes it, poor choices and a lack of accountability […]
Zahra’s Story
“When Someone Opens a Door…” Zahra’s Story Zahra was just 16 when she got married, too young to predict what was ahead. At 20, she moved to America with her husband, leaving behind everything she knew. In a new country, he was her only connection. Soon after, they welcomed a son. Over the years, her […]
How Housing Instability Effects Children
Over a million children experience homelessness nationally. Here’s how it impacts them.
Craig’s Story: Finding Healing and Meeting Jesus
When Craig found out his daughter needed him, he left everything to behind to make sure she was ok. That began a journey he never expected.
Because Someone Believed in Him, JJ Found Hope
How compassion gave JJ the strength to regain stability and overcome addiction.
“It’s a Bad Day, Not a Bad Life.” Thalia’s Story
Thalia was studying to become a doctor in Cuba when speaking out against their government on her school’s campus put her at risk of imprisonment. At 21, she made the heartbreaking choice to leave everything behind, including her parents, and start over in the United States, arriving alone with nothing but her asylum status and her […]
A First Home and a Future Worth Dreaming About
Olivia found out she was pregnant the day after she graduated high school, and her life changed forever.
ALICE Households: Where Incomes Don’t Make Ends Meet
Breaking down expenses for households under the ALICE Threshold.
Milestones: An Attainable Pathway to Stability.
The impact of winter on those facing homelessness and housing insecurity.
Sold Out Ephrata Eats Raises Nearly $90,000!
What a Night! The third annual Ephrata Eats not only sold out, it raised a record amount of nearly $90,000 to support the work of Good Sam. We loved seeing attendees and sponsors strategize over the raffle items, taste the delicious food from our vendors, and network with community members. Every sponsor, vendor, and attendee […]