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
Bookkeeper
Stewarding Our Spaces: Some Big Renovations Happening at Good Sam!
Every day, we serve over 300 people across two counties and five locations and our goal is to treat each person who comes through our program with the dignity and respect they deserve. Our homes are designed to be welcoming, warm and clean spaces and we are always looking to improve. Whether it means putting […]
How KC Found Purpose and Stability Through Good Sam
For KC, coming to Good Sam was a direct answer to prayer. After losing his well-paying job, his savings quickly dwindled, and he had to leave his apartment and eventually even had to sell his car. With winter in full swing and nowhere to go, KC found temporary refuge at Ann’s Heart Winter Shelter while […]
Jay Eichelberger
Facilities Manager
Helping Seniors Facing Homelessness: The Power of Supportive Housing
At 73, Eugene was facing homelessness with nowhere to go. His partner had recently moved into a nursing home, and without that second income, he could no longer afford their shared apartment. With winter approaching and no options in sight, Eugene was on the brink of sleeping in the cold. As soon as we received […]
Street Outreach: How We Love Our Unhoused Neighbors
All around Ephrata, there are men and women who have fallen on hard times and are now unhoused—and Katie knows each of their names. Every day as our Outreach Resource Coordinator, she is out visiting with them, checking up on them, seeing if they have any needs. This simple act shows them the dignity and […]
Sonya’s Story
Stability Starts with You! As a proud Good Sam graduate, Sonya is grateful for the tools she gained in our program—tools that helped her build lasting stability. At Good Sam, we don’t believe in quick fixes. We walk alongside each person with compassion and personalized support, equipping them to live independently long after they graduate. […]
Holding the Keys to a New Start: John’s Story
Your support helps create new beginnings. Meet John. After losing his home due to alcoholism and eviction, he ended up in Good Sam’s emergency shelter. With a lot of hard work, he tackled every goal we put before him—securing an income, getting a job, etc. Soon, he was the first participant to go through every […]