Fighting poverty. Lifting lives.
meals provided
nearly double the number in 2021
in financial assistance, keeping
families housed
jobs provided through the Worker Resource Center
patient visits to the free clinic
backpacks provided for school kids
diapers provided
nights of safe, warm sleep provided
Over the past five decades, Samaritan House has scaled to address the growing needs of those experiencing poverty in our community – deepening our whole-person approach and expanding who we serve. Our organization has always distinguished itself as professionally led, volunteer-supported, and client-centered. As the lead anti-poverty organization and backbone agency for San Mateo County, we bring together the right organizations, resources, and new ideas to solve seemingly impossible challenges.
Virginia
“I called Samaritan House because I was afraid of losing my home. I was able to get rental assistance, and I found a new community where everyone was so welcoming and understanding.”
Virginia had lost her home, gone through her savings, and as a disabled senior, returning to work was not an option. She called Samaritan House and met Luis, a case manager in client services. Luis helped her access essential rental support, and she was able to stay housed. Virginia is now getting help with long-term solutions.
At Samaritan House, our compassionate and experienced team works with clients to develop a personalized plan that puts them on a path to financial stability.
Cynthia
“I feel super grateful for Samaritan House because every month I have food, I have clothes, I have a doctor, I have a community, I have almost everything. I was surprised by the resources available to my family.”
Cynthia and her family came to San Mateo County in 2020 as asylum seekers. Both parents worked full-time, and with two disabled children requiring extra care, Cynthia had to stretch every dollar. She came to Samaritan House for help and met Ana, a case manager in client services who helped Cynthia and her family access food, clothing, healthcare, and housing. Knowing she could call Ana made Cynthia’s challenges easier.
At Samaritan House, our compassionate and experienced team works with clients to develop a personalized plan that puts them on a path to financial stability.
Daniel
“I reached out to the Samaritan House Worker Resource Center looking for work, and found so much more: a community, housing, healthcare and food.”
Without reliable access to employment, meals, and other essentials, Daniel’s health was suffering. At a medical visit, a doctor mentioned the Samaritan House Worker Resource Center (WRC) and Reyna Sandoval, Director of Food and Community Services who runs the center. Daniel reached out to Reyna and found much more than a job – he found a community, shelter, healthcare, and food. With Reyna a phone call away, Daniel is always ready to take on a job and do his best.
At Samaritan House, our compassionate and experienced team works with clients to develop a personalized plan that puts them on a path to financial stability.
Virginia
“I called Samaritan House because I was afraid of losing my home. I was able to get rental assistance, and I found a new community where everyone was so welcoming and understanding.”
Virginia had lost her home, gone through her savings, and as a disabled senior, returning to work was not an option. She called Samaritan House and met Luis, a case manager in client services. Luis helped her access essential rental support, and she was able to stay housed. Virginia is now getting help with long-term solutions.
At Samaritan House, our compassionate and experienced team works with clients to develop a personalized plan that puts them on a path to financial stability.
Cynthia
“I feel super grateful for Samaritan House because every month I have food, I have clothes, I have a doctor, I have a community, I have almost everything. I was surprised by the resources available to my family.”
Cynthia and her family came to San Mateo County in 2020 as asylum seekers. Both parents worked full-time, and with two disabled children requiring extra care, Cynthia had to stretch every dollar. She came to Samaritan House for help and met Ana, a case manager in client services who helped Cynthia and her family access food, clothing, healthcare, and housing. Knowing she could call Ana, made Cynthia’s challenges easier.
At Samaritan House, our compassionate and experienced team works with clients to develop a personalized plan that puts them on a path to financial stability.
Daniel
“I reached out to the Samaritan House Worker Resource Center looking for work, and found so much more: a community, housing, healthcare and food.”
Without reliable access to employment, meals, and other essentials, Daniel’s health was suffering. At a medical visit, a doctor mentioned the Samaritan House Worker Resource Center (WRC) and Reyna Sandoval, Director of Food and Community Services who runs the center. Daniel reached out to Reyna and found much more than a job – he found a community, shelter, healthcare, and food. With Reyna a phone call away, Daniel is always ready to take on a job and do his best.
At Samaritan House, our compassionate and experienced team works with clients to develop a personalized plan that puts them on a path to financial stability.