Homeless to Homeowner

Barnaby felt completely lost after his family experienced a wrongful eviction. While staying in a friend’s basement with his two children, he decided he needed to seek help. Barnaby approached his employer for support and advice, who then recommended he contact Good Sam. “I felt a lot of trepidation about asking for help. To me, […]
Beauty from Ashes: Celebrating New Beginnings After Ephrata Fire

August 8th, 2021 was a difficult day for Good Sam. Within 7 weeks of purchasing a new property to continue serving the community of Ephrata, a devastating fire broke out in the building and put our plans on hold. This year on August 8th, exactly one year and many repairs and renovations later, we were […]
Good Sam Expanding to Serve Kennett Square!

During Good Sam’s 20+ year existence, there have been several instances in which we were approached by other organizations seeking to partner with us. After starting our ministry in Phoenixville, we expanded to Ephrata in 2011 when we were invited to take over a shelter program for women and children. In 2017, we were asked […]
Hannah Miller, BSW

Chief Program and Impact Officer
Stephanie Grick

Operations Administrative Assistant
Willean Yoder

Chief Financial Officer
St. John’s Center

“No matter who you are, or where you are in life’s journey, you are welcome here.” Our goal is to discover, and live into, God’s design for us as we declare our love for God by loving all those that God brings into our lives. Visit site➡️
Church of the Good Samaritan

We’re a community of people who are committed to following Jesus. We’ve discovered his power to transform us, so that we, in turn, can share something of that transforming love with those around us. The church has been around for 2,000 years since Jesus first sent his followers out to baptize people and spread the […]
JRNY Church

One church meeting in multiple locations across the greater Philadelphia region! JRNY is a church that believes in Jesus and is dedicated to reaching people who feel far from Christ. Overwhelmed by the gift of Salvation we have found in Jesus, we have a heart for the 4.8 million people in the Greater Philadelphia region […]
Petra Church

Petra’s Mission Statement: Empowered to bring Jesus’ love, healing, and hope to the world. Petra Core Values 1. Devotion to Jesus2. Commitment to Scripture, Worship and Prayer3. Empowerment of the Holy Spirit 4. Living in Community 5. Healing and Freedom6. Sharing Jesus and Serving Others Visit site➡️