SAM & Eggs - Samaritan Ministries

JOIN US ON SEPT. 24, 2026!

Event Time: 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.

Location: Benton Convention Center | 301 W 5th St, Winston Salem, NC 27101

Since 2006, SAM & Eggs has united our community over breakfast to celebrate the mission and impact of Samaritan Ministries. This inspiring morning is filled with stories of health, hope, and healing—directly from those whose lives have been transformed by our programs.

At SAM & Eggs 2026, we are honored to welcome Jose Perez Jr. as our featured speaker. Jose first came to Samaritan Ministries in 2003 seeking help, feeling as though he had nowhere left to turn. As Jose recalls, “I came from a place where I thought I had burnt all of my bridges. I lost all hope. I had nowhere else to go.”

What Jose found at Samaritan was more than shelter. He found a community that believed in him and helped him begin the journey toward recovery.

In August 2026, Jose celebrated 23 years of sobriety. He now serves our community as a Peer Support Specialist with Behavioral Health Services, housed at the Forsyth County Libraries, where he helps others navigate their own challenges and paths to recovery. The lasting impact of that recovery is evident in Jose’s own words: “I always say that I was born and raised in New Jersey, but it was here in Winston-Salem that I found recovery and where I learned to grow up and be a man.”

Jose’s story is a powerful reflection of Samaritan’s impact, demonstrating how compassionate support can make all the difference in our community.

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YOUR IMPACT:

Just like Jose, others find healing at Samaritan Ministries. Every day and night of the year, we provide:

Critical meals for men, women, and children who are hungry — 124,446 meals in 2025.
Safe shelter for men who do not have a home — 480 men served in 2025.
Education and long-term support for addiction recovery through Project Cornerstone.

With your faithful support, we have remained a lifeline for so many in our community.