Good Sam Expanding to Serve Kennett Square!
During Good Sam’s 20+ year existence, there have been several instances in which we were approached by other organizations seeking to partner with us. After starting our ministry in Phoenixville, we expanded to Ephrata in 2011 when we were invited to take over a shelter program for women and children. In 2017, we were asked […]
Good Sam Doubles Emergency Shelter Beds Available in PXV
Just a few years ago, Chester County had seen a decrease in homelessness by almost 23%, however; those numbers were determined just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Today, Chester County is only seeing increases in homelessness and poverty. The good news is, Good Samaritan Services has doubled its service capacity by transitioning two of its housing […]
Steinman Foundation Funds Winter Shelter Success
Good Samaritan Services’s Winter Shelter was an enormous collaborative effort from the Lancaster County community, and we are thrilled to report on its success. Between December 1st, 2020, and March 16th, 2021, Good Sam was able to provide 781 nights of shelter, over 1,500 meals, and continued support to those who utilized our facility. This […]
Good Sam Receives PANO Standards of Excellence
Local homelessness agency Good Samaritan Services continues to expand its capacity to serve individualsand families experiencing homelessness. It’s warming up outside, but the need for housing doesn’t disappear with the snow! Beginning on March 16th, 2021 Good Sam’s winter shelter facility will transition from a nightly shelter to a 60-day emergency shelter program. With this […]
Winter Shelter in Ephrata to Transition to 60-Day Emergency Shelter for Warming Months
A photo journey of the construction progress at our new Ephrata office building!
Growing with Good Sam
Serving over 400 individuals and families across both Lancaster and Chester Counties Growth technically isn’t a “core value” at Good Sam, but it does seem to follow when we are meeting our core values; Christian Faith, Compassion, Generosity, Partnership, Stewardship, and Gratitude. In the past 4 years, we’ve doubled in capacity, services, and size. We’ve […]
The Taste Tradition Continues!
Good Samaritan Services and Local Phoenixville, PA restaurants join together to continue the 19-year tradition of raising funds for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The 19th Annual Taste of Phoenixville was a smashing success! Bringing in over $83,000 in funding, Good Sam and the Phoenixville Community did not let COVID-19 stop them. With a pivot […]
A Change in Parenting
One of the valuable resources we provide here at Good Samaritan Services is our Parenting Education & Support. Through this resource, we help develop participants’ parenting skills and knowledge of children’s developmental ages and stages. We also help families understand the impact of trauma and create skills for resilience. Our Family Resource Coordinators and Family Specialists […]
House Donated
In late December of 2019, Good Samaritan Services became the official owners of 214 St. Mary’s St! And we paid nothing for it. This beautifully remodeled 3-bedroom home was gifted to us by an anonymous donor in the Chester County community. In the fall of 2019, our donor wanted to find an organization that would […]
Partners in Hope
Transitional Housing. New apartments available in partnership with Hopewell UMC. Hopewell United Methodist Church is ready to launch its transitional housing program in partnership with Good Samaritan Services! On Sunday, January 26th, there was a great celebration of the completion of one of the two apartments at The Well. Together, Hopewell UMC and Good Sam cut the […]
