Back to School Drive 2026
Our Back to School Program is here! Every year, Samaritan House provides backpacks filled with age-appropriate supplies to approximately 3,000 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. Supporting the drive is simple. All you […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ways to Give
Support Our Mission Your generosity enables Samaritan House to provide essential services to those in need. Your donation not only helps us provide necessities including food, shelter, clothing, and healthcare, it helps us give people hope. Our personal approach makes all the difference in helping our clients feel supported. We provide services and resources to […]