Ways to Give
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 more than 29,000 San Mateo County residents in need each year, including families with children, seniors and individuals living with a disability, veterans and homeless adults. Much of our work is made possible by gifts, donations, and contributions from caring neighbors like you.
Explore the various ways you can contribute:
Share your time and skills by volunteering with us. Learn more about volunteer opportunities here.
League of New Samaritans includes young professionals hailing from all corners of San Mateo County, brought together by a common commitment to supporting Samaritan House and the incredible services and resources they provide to those in need in our community. Either as volunteers, board members, or donors, we all continue to be inspired everyday by the work being done to help those around us, and are passionate in engaging others to join us in this worthy cause.
Please contact Beth Hefner, Annual Fund and Events Manager, at 650-523-0809 for more information.
Every contribution, big or small, really does go a long way. You can lend a helping hand to neighbors in need today.
Make a secure one-time or recurring monthly donation through our online portal.
Check or Credit Card
Please make checks payable to “Samaritan House” and send to:
Samaritan House
4031 Pacific Blvd.
San Mateo, CA 94403
To make a donation by credit card, please call 650-523-0842 and we will be happy to assist you.
A Tax Deductible Gift
Samaritan House is a 501(c)(3) organization. Federal Tax I.D. number: 23-7416272. All donations are tax deductible as permitted by law.
For more information or assistance with your donation, please contact us at [email protected] or call (650) 341-4081.
Note: Always consult with your financial advisor to understand the tax implications of your charitable contributions.
Samaritan House Refund Policy
Donations to Samaritan House are non-refundable. If you have made a transaction error in making your donation to Samaritan House, we will honor refund requests made within 15 business days. To request a refund, call 650-523-0842. Refunds are returned using the original payment method except for cash donations, which will be returned via check. Credit card donations will be credited to the same credit card.
Samaritan House Privacy Policy
Samaritan House respects and protects your privacy. You can read our full privacy policy here.

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