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Samaritan Ministries is an interdenominational, volunteer based Christian ministry in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County. Serving hungry, homeless and people in need, 365 days a year, our programs include:

  • Samaritan Soup Kitchen, Winston-Salem’s only soup kitchen
  • Samaritan Inn, a 69 bed homeless shelter for men
  • Project Cornerstone, a residential substance abuse recovery program for men
Samaritan Ministries Staff Samaritan Ministries Timeline

Sonjia Kurosky
Executive Director

Willis Miller
Assistant Director

Cathie Strader
Soup Kitchen Manager

Anne Rudert
Development Director

Jan Kelly
Campaign Director

Debbie Hazelwood

Office Manager

Parker Umstead
Financial Manager

Julie Morrill
Volunteer Administrator

Scott Chappell
Project Cornerstone
Supportive Services Counselor

David Horne
Soup Kitchen Assistant

Jonathan Reid
Soup Kitchen Assistant

Barbara Jones
Weekend Soup Kitchen Worker

Robert Smith
Weekend Soup Kitchen Worker

Steve Stover

Senior Staff Counselor

Donnie Scott
Staff Counselor

Reginald Sims
Part Time Staff Counselor

Jose Perez
Part Time Staff Counselor

Tyrone Baldwin
Maintenance Worker

Ben Brown
Part Time Maintenance Worker

Robert Howard
Part Time Maintenance Worker

In accordance with Federal law and US Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D. C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6832 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Samaritan Ministries Board of Directors
2011-2012


Clyde Cash
President

Keith Rogers
VP Administration

Richard Egloff
VP Operations

John Justus
Secretary

Bo Brookby

Treasurer

Al Jones

Assistant Treasurer

Martha Fleer
Nan Griswold
Debbie Hunter
Larry Joe
Mellin Parker
Becky Pfaff
Ruth Prongay
Jim Rosenberger
Eddie Schapira

 

The 1980’s

December 1980
First planning meeting for creating Winston-Salem’s first soup kitchen takes place at Crisis Control Ministry, led by Rev. Stimp Hawkins.

March 1981
Samaritan Soup Kitchen opens, serving lunch to 26 hungry people.

January 1986
Dr. Thomas Hinson and colleagues open a free clinic, the Samaritan Medical Clinic.

September 1988
The Samaritan Inn, a homeless shelter with 60 beds for men and 9 beds for women opens.

October 1988
First AA meeting held, proudly call the “Samaritan Group”.

The 1990’s

March 1992
The White House recognizes Samaritan’s volunteers and staff as the 710th “Daily Points of Light.”

September 1992
Salvation Army opens a shelter for women and children. The Samaritan Inn becomes a 69 bed men’s shelter.

June 1995
The 1 millionth meal is served.

October 1995
Samaritan Ministries’ resident substance abuse recovery program, Project Cornerstone begins.

March 1996
Project Cornerstone men form “Samaritan”, their first softball team.

July 1999
Samaritan Soup Kitchen reopens after completing a major renovation funded by the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust.


The 2000’s

September 2001
Samaritan Inn is refurbished with funding from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust.

November 2003
The 2 millionth meal is served.

March 2005
The Samaritan Medical Clinic relocates to the Winston-Salem Rescue Mission.

October 2005
Project Cornerstone celebrates 10 years assisting men in substance abuse, employment and housing.

November 2005
The 2nd floor administrative offices are refurbished with funding from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust.

March 2006
The Samaritan Soup Kitchen celebrates its 25th anniversary as Winston-Salem’s Soup Kitchen.

September 2008
The Samaritan Inn Shelter celebrates its 20th anniversary.








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