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STUDY CONFIRMS POWERFUL IMPACT OF MENTORING ON FAMILIES

"Thank you for your time, money and effort in helping families like mine." --Quincy, housing graduate & guest speaker at this year's Golf Classic.

"Good Samaritan Ministries is efficient and effective in producing a multiplier effect in our community . . .they help create relationships that make a difference."--Bob Ellis
Former Board Member, August 2009.

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"Holland - Grand Haven area ranked No. 1 in meeting the
basic needs of residents in the Gallup-Healthways
Well-Being index poll" (Holland Sentinel 5/11/10)

Remember the headlines declaring the benefits of living in our community?? While I appreciate the national spotlight I know not everyone in our community shares this experience.

‘Ray’, a single father of two, had been sleeping in his van.  His two  middle school daughters had stayed with friends after the family was  evicted from their home. Ray had worked at metal fabricating and  carpentry jobs for years, but over the last year he was limited to short  term work and unemployment resulting in homelessness.

After we met with him, he left here crying and so thankful to have a place to sleep tonight. He asked me, in disbelief as if to confirm this place was really his or if he would get arrested for sleeping there. “No, the place is yours.”

Good Samaritan Ministries works in our community day in and day out . . . making a difference. Make a gift – today - right now. It is easier than every to help families who face personal crises that threaten our entire community. There are more people like Ray than you can imagine . . . right in our neighborhood.

Become a FaithWorks Partner
Support this ministry on a monthly basis. Sign up as a FaithWorks Partner using electronic funds transfer (EFT) or Network For Good. To begin EFT, contact Stella Burns, Finance Director.

Corporate Giving
As a business  leader and representative you can direct company and employee giving to where it matters most. Supporting our efforts mutliplies the impact you have on our neighbors in need. Matching gifts, emplooyee volunteering or sponsorship opportunities available. For corporate giving solutions, contact Deb Vogel, Advancement Director.

Church Giving - Local Missions
As a church leader you can direct local mission support to families in our community - families truly in need of a listening ear and compassionate heart. Supporting our ministry helps you steward resources wisely. For mission giving ideas, contact Deb Vogel, Advancement Director or Judy VanDyke, Congregational & Resource Training Manager.

Mail
Good Samaritan Ministries
513 East 8th Street, Suite 25
Holland, Michigan 49423

Additional Financial Resources

• Check out our profile on Network For Good or GuideStar.
• Financial audit for 2008-09 available upon request. Contact Deb Vogel, Advancement Director.

In-kind Gifts. Donated goods or professional services are valuable and allow Good Samaritan Ministries make it possible for us to meet the needs of the people in our community and build relationships. In-kind gifts allow us to be good stewards of our resources. A Good Sam Wish List can guide you in items which are needed. To donate in-kind goods or services, contact Deborah Vogel, Advancement Director.

If you have specific items to support the Community Housing Partnership transitional housing program contact Loretta Smith, Home Maintenance Educator.

Gifts of Time. See How You Can Help.

Future Giving. You can help sustain Good Samaritan Ministries' outreach for future generations through planned giving. Good Samaritan Ministries is able to accept gifts including cash, securities, property, gift annuity and through bequest for both the annual fund and future financial sustainability. Good Samaritan Ministries has two giving options available through the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area (www.cfhz.org). For more information on giving options, contact Linda Jacobs, Executive Director.

Vehicle Donations. CarLink is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Good Samaritan Ministries. The mission of this ministry is to provide reliable and affordable transportation to families eager to become self-sufficient. For more information visit www.thinkcarlink.org