Matched Savings Making an Impact!
Our Matched Savings Program at Good Sam is a unique and impactful opportunity for those we serve. By fostering healthy saving habits, the program not only encourages individuals to save but also amplifies their efforts, accelerating their progress toward achieving their savings goals. Kevin Kevin’s determination knows no bounds. Through surviving cancer, facing homelessness, and […]
Unlocking the Power of Human Connection: The Role of Rapport and Trust in Social Work
What has drawn me to study and practice social work is the social work core values of the importance of human relationships, dignity, and worth of a person. In treatment, in therapy, if you are not building rapport, it does not matter what intervention or evidence-based practice you use, it simply will not be successful. […]
Record-Setting Taste of Phoenixville
Taste of Phoenixville We are thrilled to announce the 2024 Taste of Phoenixville raised over $147,000, setting a new record for the event’s 22-year history! On behalf of Good Samaritan Services and the individuals and families we serve, THANK YOU to all our wonderful sponsors, vendors, and guests who contributed to the success of the […]
Christmas: The Beginning of Something Really Good
The holiday season: with all of the craziness of shopping, parties, traveling, and traffic, it is good to have a reminder of the true reason for the season. We all hear the Christmas story this time of year and I was thinking, how does the Christmas story relate to the work Good Sam does? Here’s […]
New Ephrata Office Building Ribbon Cutting & Open House
Join us for the ribbon cutting and open house of our new Ephrata office building!
New Ephrata Office Building Progress
A photo journey of the construction progress at our new Ephrata office building!
Mental Health Matters
Housing loss or being at risk of losing housing is a crisis. So, everyone who walks through our doors at Good Sam seeking assistance is in active crisis. This is often in addition to the loss of trust in other agencies and the impact of traumatic events, physical health concerns, and barriers to receiving basic […]
It’s Time to Speak Up
We need you to stand with Good Sam and give a voice to the voiceless. Three years ago, there was a widespread community request for a winter shelter for homeless individuals in Ephrata, and Good Sam was asked to provided the much-needed service. Now, the future of our Winter Shelter program is in jeopardy. During […]
Turning Pain Into Purpose
“My husband and I decided to make a monetary donation to Good Samaritan Services in honor of our daughter, Liz, who along with her husband, Ryan, have started volunteering at Good Sam in Ephrata, helping wherever they are needed and very excited to do so. It’s heartwarming to hear Liz tell stories of the good […]
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 […]