Halloween Howler
Love running? Dogs? Both? Join us for the 2nd annual Halloween Howler supporting those facing homelessness in Chester and Lancaster Counties. Happening on October 25 at Anson B. Nixon Park in Kennett Square, the race offers both a 5K run and a 1-mile walk. And this year, we are excited to welcome dogs on the […]
Shelby Mellon
Resource Coordinator
Carlye Odorisio
Resource Coordinator
Paving the Way for Her Son
For Daja, getting connected with Good Sam meant the chance to give her son a better life. For months, Daja was overpaying for the small, run-down house she lived in with her now 11-year-old son and was often required by her landlord to pay for things that were not her responsibility as a renter. With […]
Excited for the Future: Ebony’s Story
Excited for the Future: Ebony’s Story Ebony, a Good Sam graduate, achieved some incredible milestones during her time in our program: securing a job, signing a lease for her family of four, and completing her first year toward a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Together, we can love our neighbors well. Your support helps make futures […]
Kay’s Story: Back on Her Own Two Feet
Kay’s Story: Back on Her Own Two Feet Kay’s life now is completely different from her life a year ago and the proud smile on her face says it all. A single mother of three children, Kay made ends meet by working a part-time job at a local hospital and picking up plenty of extra […]
Ramon’s Journey from Homelessness to Stability as a Single Father
https://youtu.be/VJh6jiWltV4?feature=shared At Good Sam, we are committed to continually growing to better serve our communities. Over the past year, we identified an unmet need: an increasing number of single dads experiencing homelessness and lacking resources. In response, we pivoted to dedicate one of our properties to housing single fathers and their children. As a single […]
Stephanie Sawyers
Resource Coordinator
How Heat Affects Those Facing Homelessness
Thursday and Friday, temperatures in Lancaster County and Chester County are expected to soar to over 90 degrees with heat index values reaching 100 degrees and above. Both counties are under a heat advisory, with Chester County under an excessive heat warning. All that to say, it’s hot. For most, this means spending extra time […]
Healing Hearts: Mental Health Awareness Month
On average, when people begin counseling at Good Sam, their depression score tends to fall in the moderately depressed range. Depression can have a profound impact on various aspects of everyday life, including functionality and stability. When left untreated, it can intensify existing challenges and potentially lead to or worsen homelessness. Depression can often affect […]