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 […]
Celebrating a New Chapter for Good Sam and PWO
Your Support Means the World! The turnout for our Merger Celebration was fantastic, and we are overflowing with gratitude because of everyone’s support. This milestone joins two organizations with the same passion—to respond compassionately to those experiencing homelessness in our community. To see so many people come together under that mission was incredible! A special thank […]
‘Good Sam Helped Me Remember that I am a Human Being’
After going through every step of our program, Jason recently accepted a position on Good Sam Staff as a house manager. His story is one of perseverance and dedication. Read it in his own words. Hello, I’m Jason, JayB for short. I was born in California, moved to Denver, and then my family made it […]
Little Chicks & BIG Conversations: Creative Therapy at Good Sam
At Good Sam, we are always looking for ways to bring creativity, safety, and connection into our approach to therapy. In recent group sessions for children in our program, our in-house licensed therapist invited a few unexpected guests into the room: live baby chicks. Yes, they were irresistibly cute—but more importantly, they sparked deep, heartfelt […]
When Women Face Homelessness
We all know the stereotype, a homeless male holding a cardboard sign on the sidewalk. But homelessness takes on many faces, often ones you wouldn’t expect. A woman living in her car, fleeing an abusive relationship. A brand-new mother staying in a hotel with nowhere to call home. An individual who lost their job due […]
Exciting Merger! Phoenixville Women’s Outreach is Becoming Part of Good Samaritan Services
We are excited to announce that Phoenixville Women’s Outreach (PWO) is officially becoming part of Good Samaritan Services, uniting two organizations deeply committed to serving individuals experiencing homelessness. This means even more women in our community will receive the housing, support, and resources they need. Through this merger, PWO’s two homes will now operate under […]
Ephrata Eats 2025: Nearly $70,000 Raised!
A Record-Breaking Evening! This year’s Ephrata Eats brought another sold-out crowd to Pour Man’s Brewing Company in downtown Ephrata. Because of everyone’s generosity, we raised a record-breaking amount of nearly $70,000! Each dollar raised lets us continue to respond compassionately to those approaching or facing homelessness in our communities. A special thanks to Ephrata National Bank […]
‘They Are Just Like You or I’: An Insider Look at Good Sam’s Winter Shelter
On many nights throughout January and February, Kristi would be at the Good Sam Winter Shelter, her friendly face welcoming our Ephrata neighbors in need into the doors of The Living Room Church. Here, men and women who otherwise would have spent the night in the cold have a chance to breathe, get warm, and […]
