Breaking the Cycle: Co-Parenting & Conquering Homelessness
For Brandon and Alison, providing a better future for their two children, Raylan (7) and Rosalee (3), was the driving factor behind seeking help from Good Sam. Struggling with substance abuse, they lost their housing and were staying with a family member. They felt their drug use was fueled by tension in this living environment […]
It’s Time to Speak Up
We need you to stand with Good Sam and give a voice to the voiceless. Three years ago, there was a widespread community request for a winter shelter for homeless individuals in Ephrata, and Good Sam was asked to provided the much-needed service. Now, the future of our Winter Shelter program is in jeopardy. During […]
Compassion Conquering Obstacles
Randy has not had an easy life. His father left the picture when he was just five years old, and his childhood memories include a house filled with violence, poverty, and drug and alcohol abuse. Randy remembers a constant feeling of loneliness as a child. “Going to school, I always felt like an outcast. I […]
Go + Do x 2
Our fall match campaign is the perfect way to become a modern-day Good Samaritan! Jesus encouraged us to “go and do likewise,” and November is the perfect time to answer that call. During the entire month of November, gifts will be MATCHED by our generous sponsors, multiplying your impact (x 2)! 🖱️ LEARN MORE
Mikaela Potrako
Chief Advancement Officer
Winter Shelter in Ephrata to Transition to 60-Day Emergency Shelter for Warming Months
A photo journey of the construction progress at our new Ephrata office building!