Supported to Thrive: Matt and Ava’s Story
Caring for a child with a serious illness or disability is one of the toughest challenges a parent can face. The constant medical appointments, hospital stays, and around-the-clock care often mean parents have to cut back on work—or stop working altogether. Without a steady income, keeping up with rent or mortgage payments can feel impossible. […]
One Crisis Away: How Housing Instability Can Happen to Anyone
The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have been nothing short of catastrophic, displacing thousands in an instant and leaving entire communities grappling with uncertainty. While natural disasters dominate headlines, they highlight a deeper truth—housing instability can happen to anyone. The reality is that stability is often more fragile than we realize, and many of us […]
Another Year, Another Record-Setting Taste of Phoenixville
Taste of Phoenixville The Phoenixville community showed up once again for the 23rd annual Taste of Phoenixville for another record-breaking year! Our vendors served up an incredible selection of food, drinks, and desserts, and you brought joy and excitement. Because of everyone’s generosity, we raised over $186,000 to continue our work at Good Sam. Our hearts […]
Lessons Learned from Racing a Bed
In November, Good Sam participated in the annual Phoenixville Bed Races, a fun and competitive event that has become a beloved tradition for our community. We partnered with our friends at Ann’s Heart, and together we raised an incredible $40,000 to support our work with individuals experiencing homelessness. It’s always inspiring to see the community […]
Dashing all the Way!
Even though it was a brisk and chilly December morning, the Kennett community still showed up in a big way for our inaugural Reindeer Dash—the third and final race of this fall’s Holiday Hustle! We had runners of all ages participate in both the 5K run and the 1-mile walk and they made it look […]
Foxwynd Foundation Awards $42,000 Grant to Good Samaritan Services to Expand Counseling Program
Foxwynd Foundation Awards $42,000 Grant to Good Samaritan Services to Expand Counseling Program [Chester County, PA] – Good Samaritan Services (Good Sam) is thrilled to announce it has been awarded a generous $42,000 grant from the Foxwynd Foundation to support its counseling program. This critical funding, made possible through the Foxwynd Foundation DAF (Donor-Advised Fund), […]
The Holidays and Hidden Hardships: Addressing Mental Health
The Holidays and Hidden Hardships: Addressing Mental Health For many, the holiday season is a time of joy, connection, and celebration. But for individuals experiencing homelessness or poverty, it can be one of the most challenging times of the year. At Good Samaritan Services, we see firsthand how this season can amplify feelings of isolation, […]
Let’s Race! Community Unites For the 7th Annual Phoenixville Bed Races
The Phoenixville community came together in a big way to make the 7th annual Phoenixville Bed Races a success! Spectators of all ages lined Third Avenue to cheer on teams as they raced for the title of “Fastest Bed”. The competition was tight but a big congratulations to NGS Productions for taking home the winning […]
The Inaugural Halloween Howler: A Spooky Good Time!
Our inaugural Halloween Howler went off without a stitch! This was the first of three races in Kennett Square this fall benefitting those facing homelessness in Chester and Lancaster counties and we loved seeing the community come together in support! Darth Vader, Mario and Micky Mouse all showed up to race and between the fun […]
New Housing Now Open in Lancaster City
Our newest housing facility is officially open in downtown Lancaster City! Once office space, this newly renovated N. Lime St. location marks a significant milestone for Good Sam as it’s our first housing facility in Lancaster City dedicated to serving single mothers and their families. Thanks to the generosity of our community partners—WellSpan Health, Clark […]
