Many community service organizations are holding their biggest fundraisers of the year during the holiday season, including Samaritan Ministries’ Penny Campaign. As the season of giving comes to a close, we’ve seen first-hand how your gift impacts the people we serve. Shelters and soup kitchens. Nathan Walker eats at Samaritan Ministries soup kitchen every day. He says he fell into severe depression after his girlfriend of 14 years died of breast cancer. Walker said: “Then I ended up losing my job. I battled depression and now I’m looking for services like this to help me get back to a stable life and build on my life.” Please bring him back.” And it will take more than just food to get his life back. “They’re providing me with clothing and access to the internet to look for work, and of course they’re providing shelter so I can at least have a place to rest my head at night,” Walker said. says Executive Director Jan Kelly. of Samaritan Ministry. Kelly says the money raised through the Penny Drive helps them fulfill their mission of providing food, shelter and hope through Christian love. Kelly says money is important, but he also needs volunteers to provide food and encouragement. “Volunteers don’t just do their jobs. It’s important to help prepare meals, it’s important to help clean up after meals, but the most important thing volunteers do is give people hope. ” Walker said. Messages of hope and encouragement mean so much to those served here. “Whether someone is going through a life crisis, has lost a family member, or whatever their situation may be, taking the time is definitely a great way to show someone you care.” Samaria Tan Ministries raised $82,000 during this year’s Penny Campaign. We hope to reach our goal of $90,000 by the end of the year. If you would like to donate, there is a link to Samaritan Ministries from our website (WXII12.com).
Many community service organizations hold their biggest fundraisers of the year during the holiday season, such as Samaritan Ministries’ Penny Campaign.
As the season of giving comes to a close, we’ve seen firsthand the impact your donations have on those being fed in shelters and soup kitchens.
Nathan Walker eats at Samaritan Ministries soup kitchen every day. He says he fell into severe depression after his girlfriend of 14 years died of breast cancer.
Walker said: “And I ended up losing my job. I battled depression and now I’m looking for services like this to help me get some stability back and get my life back on track.” he said.
And getting his life back requires more than just eating. “They’re providing me with clothing and access to the internet so I can look for a job, and of course they’re providing me with shelter so I can at least have a place to rest my head at night,” Walker said. Told.
Jan Kelly is the Executive Director of Samaritan Ministries. She said the money raised through the Penny Drive helps her fulfill her mission of providing food, shelter and hope through Christian love.
“It’s our privilege to walk alongside people, nourish them through food, and give them a gentle smile that allows them to think about their future,” Kelly said.
Kelly says money is important, but volunteers are also needed to provide food and encouragement.
“Volunteers don’t just do their jobs. It’s important to help prepare meals, it’s important to help clean up after meals, but the most important thing volunteers do is give people hope. ” she said.
Walker said these messages of hope and encouragement mean a lot to those served here. “Giving your time to those who have lost a family member or are facing a crisis in their life is definitely a great way to show that someone cares.”
Samaritan Ministries has raised $82,000 in this year’s penny campaign and hopes to reach its goal of $90,000 by the end of the year. If you would like to donate, please use the link below. Samaritan Service Activities From our website WXII12.com.