Journey Program – Improve your financial literacy skills
Join our Journey Program to Build Better Money Habits! Want to feel more confident managing your money? Through our Journey Program, you can work one-on-one with a financial coach over the course of 8 months to set goals, build better habits, and learn key money skills like budgeting and credit while earning cash incentives. Group […]
The Samaritan – Spring 2025
The year ahead promises to be challenging. Food prices remain high and shortages of basics like eggs and chicken are an ongoing concern. As food costs continue to rise faster than income, the impact is being felt deeply by the people Samaritan House serves. Rising food prices disproportionately impact low-income families; our food program is […]
Back to School Drive 2025
Our backpack drive is here! Every year, Samaritan House provides backpacks filled with age-appropriate supplies to low-income children and teens in San Mateo County. Together, with your support, we’re able to send kids back to school, ready for a year of learning and success. Donations of any size are fully tax-deductible and provide an opportunity […]
Gala 2025 – Thank you for your support!
Samaritan House sends a heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported our 2025 Enchanted Garden Gala and everyone who donated to help us meet our goal! Your support means more meals, more nights of safe, warm sleep, more clothing for kids, and more support for all our neighbors in need. It takes a community to […]
LIFT – Lifeline to Ignite Financial Transformation
The LIFT (Lifeline to Ignite Financial Transformation) Program by Samaritan House is an initiative aimed at empowering single mothers in San Mateo County to achieve financial stability and self-sufficiency. This 24-month, privately funded pilot program provides supplemental income alongside crucial education, financial literacy, and skill-building opportunities. Through targeted case management and volunteer financial coaches, participants […]
A Message of Hope and Gratitude from CEO Laura Bent
Donate Now As we close out another year, I am filled with gratitude for the unwavering support we’ve received from our community. Together, we have made a profound impact on the lives of those who rely on Samaritan House, and I am incredibly proud of all that we’ve accomplished. This year, we celebrated a milestone—50 […]
The 2024 Annual Report
This year, we are celebrating 50 years of client-focused, community-driven programs at Samaritan House—and what a journey it has been! Over the last five decades, we’ve worked to improve the lives of those living in poverty, by engaging our community to help our neighbors stay fed, healthy, clothed, and housed. I’m incredibly proud of what […]
Help Us Provide Protein for Holiday Meals: A Community Effort to Fight Hunger
At Samaritan House, we believe that no family should have to face hunger, especially during the holidays. This season, we are calling on our community to help us provide one of the most essential components of holiday meals—protein. Many families in need rely on us to provide turkeys, hams, roast beef, and other nutritious proteins […]
What You Should Know About Holiday Program 2024
Thank you for your support in the 2024 holiday season. Please check back in 2025 for more information!
Thank you for joining us at our newly renovated San Mateo Free Clinic!
We wanted to extend our heartfelt thanks to those who attended Samaritan House’s ribbon-cutting ceremony for our newly renovated San Mateo Free Clinic. Your presence made the event truly special, and we are grateful for your support as we celebrated this important milestone. If you weren’t at the event, take a look at the pictures […]