Holiday Program 2026: Ways to Help
Every family deserves to share in the joy of the season without having to choose between holiday cheer and a warm meal or safe place to sleep. Dignity goes beyond the essentials, and for many individuals and families struggling, this jolly season can often be a difficult time. Join your neighbors during this special time […]
The 2026 Annual Report
The stories of challenges met and solved in the past year are heartening. I invite you to read more of this year’s annual report to get a window into the work we are doing. Click here to view the full report
Thank You for Supporting our 2026 Back to School Drive
Thank you to everyone who supported Samaritan House’s 2026 Back to School Drive. We are grateful for the community’s support and commitment to helping children and families. With the generosity of our donors, volunteers, corporate partners, and community groups, just over 3000 local children and teens received backpacks and school supplies to help them start […]
The Samaritan – Spring 2026
The beginning of this year has brought new challenges for our neighbors living in poverty, as changes to federal programs begin to roll out. San Mateo County is projecting that 40,000 residents will lose Medi-Cal coverage in the coming year, including children. In addition, as ACA subsidies vanish, many who had stable healthcare will face […]
Celebrating Rianne Supie Mohammed – 2026 Dr. Cora Clemons Emerging Young Samaritan Award winner
We are proud to announce the winner of this year’s Dr. Cora Clemons Emerging Young Samaritan Award is Rianne Supie Mohammed. Rianne has shown exceptional leadership by creating meaningful, inclusive opportunities for youth in our community. In 2020, she co‑founded the Kids Hangout Club to help students stay socially connected during remote learning. The program […]
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 […]
Gala 2026 – Thank you for your support!
Our deepest gratitude to everyone who supported Samaritan House’s 2026 gala, Hats Off to Ending Hunger! Thanks to you, our event raised a record $1.1M, which will be put to work fighting poverty and lifting lives in our community. In a time when changes to programs like SNAP and Medicaid threaten to destabilize our neighbors […]
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 […]
The 2025 Annual Report
This past year tested our community as the high cost of living and soaring prices pushed thousands of families deeper into poverty. But, your generosity kept hope alive. With your help, we were able to: Serve 26% more patients with dignity and world-class care at our newly-renovated Free Clinic of San Mateo Help single mothers pursue further […]