LIFT – Lifeline to Ignite Financial Transformation
The LIFT (Lifeline to Ignite Financial Transformation) Program by Samaritan House is an initiative aimed at empowering single parents in San Mateo County to achieve financial stability and self-sufficiency. This 24-month, privately funded program provides supplemental income alongside crucial education, financial literacy, and skill-building opportunities. Through targeted case management and volunteer financial coaches, participants receive […]
A message from our Medical Director, Dr. Baldeep Singh, MD
Dear Friends, As the operator of the only two free health clinics in San Mateo County, we’re writing to share what we’re seeing on the front lines and how we’re preparing to meet an unprecedented moment of need. San Mateo County is projecting that 40,000 residents will lose Medi-Cal coverage in the coming year, including […]
Free Tax Preparation (VITA) at Samaritan House
This year, Samaritan House will complete tax returns in person again. There will be no virtual appointments. To sign-up for a tax appointment, please click here. Our VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program, which provides the free tax preparation help, will be open from February 3rd to April 8th. This means that tax returns will […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Thank you for supporting our 2024 Back to School Drive 2024!
Thank you so much to all who supported our 2024 Backpack Drive. With the help of our community, donors, corporate sponsors, and volunteers, we were able to provide approximately 3,000 children with backpacks, filled with age-appropriate supplies as well as hygiene kits. Please check back in May 2025 for information on our efforts for the […]