Two local groups have recently created short videos about the effects of suicide from the family, personal and community perspective. Forsyth County Government, Partners Health Management, Mental Health Association in Forsyth County, and other community stakeholders are hosting the showing of these videos. Tuesday, January 30, 2024 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Clemmons Branch Library /…
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Samaritan Ministries’ Project Cornerstone Was an Answer to Prayer
Thank you to reporter Tevin Stinson and the Winston-Salem Chronicle for this story on William and our program Project Cornerstone! The road to recovery and overcoming addiction can be a long, strenuous journey. Since 1995 Samaritan Ministries’ Project Cornerstone has worked to ensure that men in Forsyth County and surrounding communities don’t have to make that journey…
Our January Newsletter is Here!
We begin this New Year in gratitude for the outpouring of support from our community during the Christmas season. Your gifts of special meals, warm hats and gloves, handmade placemats, financial donations and more all added together to bring love and encouragement to our guests. Thank you for all you have done and what you will…
Merry Christmas from Samaritan Ministries
Merry Christmas from Samaritan Ministries! It’s a privilege to witness your faithful service at Samaritan Ministries as together, we provide our guests with food, shelter, and hope through Christian love. Your dedication, passion, and generosity impact individual lives each day of the year. This Christmas, Samaritan is family for our guests, and we will share the warmth…
Samaritan Ministries Receives $5,000 Match for Penny Campaign
Samaritan Ministries has received a $5000.00 match from an anonymous donor to help reach the Penny Campaign goal of 90,000! Every donation up to $5,000 will be matched which doubles the impact. This generous match is a testament to the power of unity and the shared commitment of individuals who believe in positively impacting the…
Samaritan Ministries to Host National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day December 21, 2023
National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day occurs each year on the longest night of the year, the winter solstice. The first Annual Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day was commemorated in 1990. While we remember those we have lost this year, we hope to bring attention to the tragedy of homelessness and to remember our homeless friends who…
Join Us for a Special Screening of the Muppet Movie
RiverRun will Host Second Annual Can Film Festival with Screening of “The Muppet Christmas Carol” Come celebrate the season and enjoy a very festive Kermit, Miss Piggy and the whole Muppet crew with family and friends on the big screen. RiverRun is excited to present the second annual Can Film Festival with a screening of…
Penny Campaign Fundraiser Continues Through December 31, 2023
Help Us Fight Hunger, Homelessness and Addiction Samaritan Ministries’ Annual Penny Campaign brings together the Winston-Salem community to help spread awareness and raise funds for our hungry and homeless neighbors. Join our honorary chair, WXII’s Lanie Pope, in helping us fulfill our mission of providing food, shelter, and hope through Christian love. By itself, the…
Impacting Lives: Josephine and Vincent Share Their Stories
When you walk into our building you may be greeted by Vincent at the front desk with a big smile and if you’re volunteering or are a guest you may get to volunteer alongside Josephine or eat one of her delicious meals. WXII had the opportunity to speak with Josephine and Vincent about their history…
Penny Campaign Drive-Through Dropoff is December 2, 2023
Those who have collections of spare change and dollars are invited to drop off their gifts at the Penny Campaign’s Collection Day on Saturday, December 2, 2023. The drive-through event will be held at Truist Stadium (951 Ballpark Way—home of the Winston-Salem Dash) from 9 a.m. until noon on December 2. (please use the Broad…