The Samaritan Soup Kitchen is thrilled to have welcomed two groups of young Samaritans from Spark’Dwell this summer! These compassionate and loving young people came with hearts full of love and a drive to make a difference in the lives of our guests. Many of their groups spent their summer participating in service and simulation…
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Seeds Of Hope: Betty & Jim Holmes Food Bank Garden Supports Samaritan Ministries’ Mission of helping people in need of food
We would like to spotlight the amazing Betty and Jim Holmes Food Bank Garden for their love and dedication to providing fresh and local produce to those in need in Winston-Salem and our surrounding counties. In 1998, the founder, Jim Holmes, was inspired to plant a seed for change after driving by the Crossnore Communities…
Samaritan Ministries Names New 2023-2024 Board Members
We are thrilled to announce the newest members to Samaritan Ministries’ Board of Directors. In picture: Brenda A. Kearney, Sylvia Oberle, Brittany G. Neely, Rev. Jackie M. Hairston, Todd A. Williams, and Jerry Enos (not pictured). Each of these individuals brings a unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives to our organization. We are confident…
Tour de Llama 2023: A Video Message About Love, Hope, and Service
The cycling community came together in June to enjoy fellowship, beautiful countryside, and llama. We’re grateful to our presenting sponsor, Arbor Investment Advisors, for this beautiful video showcasing Tour de Llama 2023 that tells the story of loving and caring for one another. Collectively, we can all have an impact on the lives of our…
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…
The Cooking Gene: Learn How One Man Fulfills His Culinary Dream by Making Meals of Hope
Behind every shared meal, there is a story to tell. Meals can contain more than nutrition; they can also hold cherished memories and experiences. For Robert G., Soup Kitchen Assistant at Samaritan Ministries, cooking for others has always been a generational way of fellowship in his family. As a child, Robert would assist his…
Back to the Future Volunteers: New Volunteer Updates & Opportunities!
Three years after COVID turned everyone’s world upside down, most of us are eager to return to “the way we were” — while remaining mindful of lessons learned during the pandemic. For people like you, we hope that could mean a return to volunteering at Samaritan Ministries. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Volunteer Capacity You will find many things are…
February Salemtowne Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Caleigh Hauber and Maddison Carter! As part of their community service efforts through Davidson-Davie Community College, both Caleigh and Maddison gravitated towards Samaritan Ministries in hopes of making a difference in the lives of our guests, one meal at a time. Volunteering is one of the best hands-on experiences for students to learn the…
Winston-Salem/ Forsyth County’s Annual Point-in-Time Count.
Kenneth Koontz, Project Cornerstone Supportive Services Counselor and Cleveland B., Project Cornerstone Program Participant Last week, Samaritan Ministries participated in the Annual Point-in-Time Count in partnership with Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Continuum of Care (COC). Point-in-Time Count happens annually on the last Wednesday of January all over the country. The community comes together to survey our brothers, sisters,…
New Videos Alert! Watch These Amazing Community #MyPennyCampaign Stories
It is truly inspirational to hear all these amazing Penny Campaign stories from members of our community. Thank you for spreading HOPE through your memories and inspiring others to give back to those in need. You can check out these amazing #mypennycampaign stories by clicking the video below or here to watch the full playlist….