It’s School Time! The Impact of Homelessness on Education
It’s back-to-school season, a time full of excitement and new beginnings for many children. But for those experiencing homelessness, poverty, and housing insecurity, this season is filled with uncertainty. Think about it: how can a child focus on learning when they are worried about where they’ll sleep that night or dealing with a home environment that’s anything […]
Adopt-a-Room Lancaster City
Adopt a Room! Exciting News! At Good Samaritan Services, we’ve been busy transforming our Lancaster City property into a welcoming short-term housing for single mothers and their children who are at risk of homelessness. This location, previously used for case management and counseling, has been reimagined to also include housing to better support families in […]
Katie Souders
Outreach Resource Coordinator
Turning Dreams into Reality
After hitting rock bottom, Corey found refuge at Good Sam and the courage to hope again.
Wars and Roses: Corey’s Journey to Stability
After hitting rock bottom, Corey found refuge at Good Sam and the courage to hope again.
Making a Difference: Planned Giving
As a CPA for 40 years, I often worked with clients on their estate plans. For many people, this was an extremely difficult and emotional process and they often put off completing their plan. Personally, I knew the importance of putting a viable plan together so that my family was protected should I die early. […]
Shelby Mellon
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 […]
Marjorie Ruiz
Resource Coordinator