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 […]

Behind the Wheel of Hope: Joe’s Story

Think about the countless destinations you’ve reached in the past 15 years: your workplace, doctor’s appointments, grocery runs, your children’s schools. Now, imagine navigating those journeys without the freedom of a driver’s license. After a decade and a half without a driver’s license, Joe recently took the necessary steps and successfully got it reinstated! He […]

From Seeking Shelter to Shaping Lives

After fleeing from an abusive relationship with her two young boys, Ashley had no idea where she was going to live. When she moved into Good Sam’s housing, she began setting goals, budgeting, saving money, meeting weekly with a mentor, and rebuilding a sense of confidence and self-worth. “This is the first time my kids […]

Spreading Joy

Spreading Joy Thanks to all of our wonderful supporters who donated gifts, stockings, and Christmas meals for the individuals and families in our program, we were able to put smiles on over 300 faces this holiday season!