One Night in January, One Important Outcome
The impact of the Point-In-Time Count to strengthen housing and support for those facing homelessness.
Overcoming Homelessness to Spread Compassion
Tom was living in his truck, now he’s spreading compassion. After a 44-day stint in the hospital, Tom found himself homeless and the safest place he could be was living in his truck in a parking garage. That summer he had contracted a staph infection that affected his wrists and spine. Weeks later, he was […]
Nearly $180K Raised at the 24th Annual Taste of Phoenixville!
Taste of Phoenixville 2026 With over 380 tickets sold, the Phoenixville community showed up in a big way to support Good Sam at the 24th annual Taste of Phoenixville. The entire night was an incredible display of what happens when the community comes together around a common cause—and it was an amazing evening. 20+ venders […]
Foxwynd Foundation Awards $50,000 Grant to Good Samaritan Services
Good Samaritan Services Receives $50,000 Grant from Foxwynd Foundation to Strengthen Housing and Support for Women in Phoenixville [Phoenixville, PA] – Good Samaritan Services (Good Sam) is deeply grateful to announce a generous $50,000 grant from the Foxwynd Foundation that will strengthen its ability to house and serve women in Phoenixville following its merger with […]
Compassion Changed Everything for Bruce
Compassion Changed Everything for Bruce When Bruce first connected with Good Samaritan Services, he was living in a tent under a bridge with his son, JJ. As winter approached, Bruce was offered a place to stay with a family member on one condition: JJ couldn’t come. For Bruce, the choice was easy. He would not […]
Rolling into Victory: Highlights from the 8th Annual Phoenixville Bed Races
This year’s Phoenixville Bed Races was another incredible day of community spirit, friendly competition, and simple fun. Over a dozen teams came to compete in incredible costumes and gave it their all on the racetrack—all to support our neighbors facing homelessness. From sponsors to volunteers to bed racing teams, everyone who had a role in […]
From Tent to Home: Mercedes’ Story of Determination and Community
This is how futures are transformed. During the coldest months of the year, Mercedes was living in a tent, walking over an hour to her late-night food service job each day. But after a year of homelessness, Mercedes was finally able to find a home at Good Sam. With support from our team, a volunteer […]
SNAP Benefits: Breaking Down the Misconceptions
As SNAP benefits pause due to the government shutdown, those at or around the poverty line are facing some tough decisions. Meet rent payments or get food on the table? Pay the electric bill or get a fresh meal? Across the country, there are over 41 million people that rely on SNAP benefits to get […]
Costumes, Dogs, and Smiles for a Good Cause
2nd Annual Halloween Howler Bbrought 90+ runners and walkers to Anson B. Nixon Park!
Christina Kaufmann
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