Rolling into Victory: Highlights from the 8th Annual Phoenixville Bed Races
This year’s Phoenixville Bed Races was another incredible day of community spirit, friendly competition, and simple fun. Over a dozen teams came to compete in incredible costumes and gave it their all on the racetrack—all to support our neighbors facing homelessness. From sponsors to volunteers to bed racing teams, everyone who had a role in […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
Short-Term Counseling at Good Sam: Building Mental Health from the Ground Up
At Good Samaritan Services, our short-term counseling program is designed to help individuals and families experiencing homelessness or housing instability begin the process of healing—by first focusing on what’s most essential. At Good Sam, we believe wellness includes every aspect of life, and want our participants to thrive in each of these 6 areas. Rooted […]
Good Sam Receives $125K PHARE Grant
We’re thrilled to share some incredible news—Good Samaritan Services has been awarded a $125,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) fund, managed by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA)! This grant is part of a historic $73 million investment to support 387 housing initiatives across all 67 counties in Pennsylvania. This […]
What Happens After Prison? The Link Between Incarceration and Homelessness
Those who have been in prison at least once are nearly 10 times more likely to be homeless than the general public. Read that again. The links between homelessness and incarceration are real and sobering, putting some individuals in a loop cycle that is hard to escape. Homelessness often leads to incarceration … incarceration often leads […]
Hitting a Record! The 18th Annual EPC Golf Outing Raised $40,000
You Chipped In—And It Made A Difference! Nothing could stop the fun at this year’s EPC Golf Outing. Even with hot temperatures and a chance of rain, these incredible golfers showed up, teed off, and helped us raise a record $40,000, our biggest total yet! We are so grateful for everyone who chipped in, on […]