Happy New Year from CEO Bart Charlow
Dear friends, Much has happened at Samaritan House this year. From the expansion of Samaritan House South in East Palo Alto and Menlo Park to the distribution of nearly 22,000 toys, books and coats in this year’s Holiday Program, there’s no telling what the New Year will bring. What is certain, however, is that the […]
A Near Death Experience and a Medical Miracle
Before Vivien was referred to Samaritan House’s San Mateo Free Clinic, she had been told she had 2 weeks left to live. She faced a bleak diagnosis of highly advanced metastatic breast cancer. Her MRI scan was covered in darkness, an indication of the cancer’s hold on her body. I wasn’t expecting that I could […]
2019 Annual Report
2019 Annual Report In the last 45 years, what began as a referral service inside a San Mateo home has flourished into the Samaritan House we know today: San Mateo County’s leader in the fight against poverty. This year alone, we made sure nearly 15,000 of our neighbors in need were fed, clothed, healthy and […]
36 Years of Holiday Cheer
Since the Holiday Program’s inception in 1983, our community has joined together to help our neighbors living in poverty. From the volunteer who serves a meal on Thanksgiving Day to the local corporate team who rounds up new coats for the Toy Shops in December, your irreplaceable support gives the gift of holiday joy to […]
A Feel Good Fall
The holidays are a unique time. They mark the end of summer and the beginning of fall colors and cooler breezes. Stores display their seasonal decorations and people sport their snuggest sweaters. While many of us look forward to cozy nights spent with loved ones, many are also reminded of their need during the holidays. […]
Samaritan House offers services in new East Palo Alto and Menlo Park sites!
Published on July 18, 2019 EAST PALO ALTO, CA, July 18, 2019– An extension of Samaritan House’s mission to improve lives, promote self-sufficiency, and preserve dignity, the Samaritan House South sites offer essential safety net services. These services are designed to keep San Mateo County residents in their homes and, in conjunction with local partners, […]
The Samaritan – Spring/ Summer 2019
Originally published on 20th June, 2019 In Honor of Two Good Men Dear Friends,Samaritan House has lost two people dear to our hearts: John Kelly and Dr. Bill Schwartz. Each created so much of what we value in our organization, and indeed in our community and our lives. Though not our actual founder, John Kelly […]
Former Safe Harbor Resident Gives Back
Published May 31, 2019 Did you catch Samaritan House on NBC Bay Area? Maybelle is a former resident of Safe Harbor Shelter who, understanding the difficulties of homelessness, has since poured her time and love into others experiencing the same hardships she once faced. Have you see this inspiring story yet? http://ow.ly/wchM50uoYdu Maybelle prepares flowers and […]
In Memory of John Kelly
Published May 24, 2019 It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of John Kelly, “Father of Samaritan House”, and our Executive Director from 1985 to 1999. John’s devotion to helping others is in our bones, as an organization. We always strive to embody the values he instilled in us and will […]
San Carlos Tennis Club Donates to Samaritan House – 2nd Year Running!
Originally published onNovember 21, 2018 by Samaritan House On November 13, 2018, members of the San Carlos Tennis Club presented Samaritan House with a generous $7,000 donation. This is the second consecutive year that the San Carlos Tennis Club has lent its support to our programs which serve over 14,000 low-income clients in San Mateo […]