At Good Samaritan Services, we firmly believe that families are stronger, healthier, and more successful when they are in their own housing.
Homelessness and housing insecurity has traumatic effects on mothers and children. Mothers often experience depression for several years after experiencing a housing crisis. When children experience homelessness or housing insecurity their mental health, physical health and educational performance is negatively impacted. So they can quickly transition to permanent housing and steer clear of an episode of homelessness, Good Samaritan Services provides nearly $100,000 every year in rental assistance to families at risk of becoming homeless who are often living doubled up or facing eviction; as well as to mothers and children who are already homeless. We provide professional case management services to help families work towards self-sufficiency. We provide support to nearly 80 families every year.
Clearly, in so many ways, for so many reasons, It's Good to be Home! Won't you please join us in helping more families in our community to feel secure in their homes? Your commitment to our rental assistance campaign can be as little as one dollar a day, but it can make the difference of a lifetime for a family struggling to keep a roof overhead. Details on the campaign and how you can make a big difference can be found here.
Thank you, and God bless you for your generosity! | | Nate Hoffer Chief Executive Officer Good Samaritan Services | | | | YOU can be a hero and make a difference! | All money contributed to the It's Good To Be Home fund goes directly towards providing rental assistance to single mothers in our Bridge of Hope @ Good Samaritan Services and Permanent Housing Services programs in Lancaster & Chester Counties.
Interested in joining us in our efforts to support single moms through rental assistance? Follow these simple steps to become a fundraiser!
- Visit the campaign page.
- Set your fundraising goal.
- Add a photo of yourself and share your personal story to help others to connect with your cause.
- Share your fundraiser to inspire donations and support from family, friends, and colleagues.
Want to take it a step further? Start a fundraising team! Work together to collectively raise money for single moms in our program! For more information on how to start a team, email Ashley Eager at ashley@goodsamservices.org. | | Bridge of Hope Lancaster & Chester Counties "A rose by any other name surely smells as sweet."
"I always gave my support to Bridge of Hope Lancaster & Chester Counties. What can I do to be sure that work continues?" The work we do remains the same, but now with a new name.
Please be sure to endorse your check to Good Samaritan Services.
To designate your gift, you can write "Permanent Housing Services" or "Bridge of Hope at Good Samaritan Services" In the memo line.
| | The 2019 Kitchen Table Award Winner is... Cheryl Miles! | In late January, when the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls (CCFWG) announced the winner of their 2019 Kitchen Table Award, we were thrilled to learn that the recipient is our own Cheryl Miles! Cheryl is a passionate advocate for under-served women and girls in Chester County in her professional capacity as director of the Permanent Housing Services and BOH@GSS programs, but also as a volunteer and activist for those in need.
To read more about Cheryl's achievements and impact in her community, click here! | | Connect with us on Social Media so you do not miss any updates: | | Important information about your Legacy Gift
Across the years, friends of Bridge of Hope Lancaster & Chester Counties, and friends of Good Samaritan Shelter have graciously identified these organizations through a variety of financial instruments including charitable gift annuities, charitable trusts and other bequests.
Now that our two organizations are one, our boards have merged, and our name has changed; but we hope that you recognize that our mission and services remain the same!
In order to assure that our work continues, and to assure that your support for our mission reaches long into the future, we respectfully request that you advise your attorney or account manager to stipulate that your legacy gift be directed to Good Samaritan Services. Thank you! | | Nurturing Hope for 20 Years: Get your tickets for our 20th Annual Garden Luncheon.
A well-established perennial offers fresh blossoms every year! So, too, our Garden Luncheon is a perennial favorite for gardeners across the region. Join us this year for the 20th Annual Garden Luncheon at The Desmond Malvern.
Our featured speaker this year is John Friel, Marketing Manager for East Coast Growers. John will be talking about the ever-popular succulents this year. In addition, we will have a silent auction and a wonderful lunch. The event starts at 11 am.
| | |  | Women's Shelter PO Box 756 Ephrata, Pennsylvania 17522 T 717-733-3395 F 610-917-9815
Bridge of Hope @ Good Samaritan Services - Lancaster County 616 N. Lime St. Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17602 T 717-394-7707 | | | | Men's Shelter 141 E. High Street, PO Box 551 Phoenixville, Pennsylvania 19460 T 610-933-9305 F 610-917-9815
Bridge of Hope @ Good Samaritan Services - Chester County 1516 Olive Street Coatesville, Pennsylvania 19320 T 610-380-1360 | | | | | | | | |
