Samaritan staff members share their experiences of helping shelter guests in need. From providing a warm meal to offering a listening ear, our staff members have gone above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of those staying at the shelter. One staff member, Kenneth Koontz, Supportive Services Counselor for Project Cornerstone, says…
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The Road Less Traveled: A Guest Story About Finding Hope And Forgiveness
Losing a loved one is never easy, and grief can take a toll on a person’s mental and emotional well-being. After experiencing the devasting loss of his son in a car accident in 2005, James C., a Project Cornerstone Aftercare member, fell into a life-threatening depression. James struggled with alcohol and drug addiction for many…
Samaritan Ministries’ Nineth Annual Tour de Llama Bike Ride Marks A New Finish Line!
We had a LL-AMAZING time at Tour de Llama 2023 With clear blue skies and cool winds, it was a perfect day to ride. 289 cyclists, supporters, volunteers, and Project Cornerstone men gathered in support of Samaritan Ministries’ mission of providing food, shelter, and hope through Christian love in Winston-Salem. We had 50 sponsors at…
Congratulations to Kathryn Harris and Margaret Mills for receiving the 2023 Myrtie Davis Award
This award was established in 2017 in honor of long-time volunteer Myrtie Davis because of her faithful service to Samaritan and her willingness to follow the words of Jesus in Matthew 25:35. Myrtie places a high priority of spending quality time with everyone and is an intentional listener. Above all, she wants everyone to know they…
Thank You, Samaritan Ministries Souper Bowl 2023 Supporters!
It has been an incredible season of caring and hospitality as many have come together to root for us alongside their favorite Super Bowl and March Madness teams throughout this year’s Samaritan Ministries Souper Bowl. We are inspired by all your fun and creative ways to help us raise funds and spread awareness about our…
Congratulations to Longtime Samaritan Ministries Volunteer, Carolyn Britt for being nominated for 2023 Forsyth County Governor’s Volunteer Service Award
The words dependable, willing, and committed are deserving yet insufficient to describe Carolyn Britt and what she means to Samaritan Ministries. Though she has volunteered at Samaritan for 12 years, the pandemic gave us a fresh perspective of her contributions to our ministry’s mission, “Providing food, shelter, and hope through Christian love.” During these years…