3rd Annual

Our annual online auction is held to raise support for The Clearinghouse - - the place in our community where people in need connect with the people and places who can meet that need.
We're gearing up and collecting bid items as well as sponsors. Mark your calendar to come back and bid and send your friends and colleagues to bid.
Bid high! Bid often! Your purchase makes a difference for thousands of families who live in our community - your neighbors and ours! Our goal is $10,000 to keep the Clearinghouse open and available to everyone who calls.
To donate, sponsor or general questions contact a member of the Auction Committee or Deb Vogel, Advancement Director.
Auction Committee 2010
Lorna Cook Karen DenHerder Jennifer England Jane Peeks Meredith Witzel
Auction Sponsor Opportunities
Auction Item List
Auction-What Is It
Good Samaritan Ministries Partnering with Parents As Teachers (PAT)
Updated 2-25-10
Good Samaritan Ministries is partnering with the Ready for School Council, Life Services Parent Center and area churches and faith-based organizations to provide education to parents of children from birth to age 3. Parent educators from local churches provide information about early child development, screenings for early detection of possible delays, links to community resources, and friendly caring support during monthly home visits.
The partnership began in August 2009 and currently 7 churches and 3 faith-based organizations have 13 trained parent educators.
For more information about how you and your church can become involved, contact Meredith Witzel. Program Coordinator.
PAT Brochure
Click Here-Report To the Community February 2010
Holland Flood Relief Task Force Update
Revised 2-25-10
“Our goal was to make sure homeowners are safe and warm.” --Linda Jacobs, Executive Director, Good Samaritan Ministries
Holland Flood Flood Relief Task Force members and homeowners celebrated an overwhelming job nearly complete. Task Force member reported to the community over $50,000 was raised in donations with over $100,000 of goods and services donated in-kind. At the Open House homeowners also received additional information on flood insurance, flood preparation and clean up. The task force was pleased to solicit and receive community support for homeowners who were most affected.
A final report is in process and will be issued shortly.

A few restoration projects remain. Donations may still be sent to: 
• Send checks payable to Greater Ottawa County United Way, with “Flood Relief” in the memo line, to P. O. Box 1349 Holland, MI 49422-1349
• Online donations can be made at www.ottawaunitedway.org, once again be sure to select the “Flood Relief” option on the donation form.
Report and presentation made by Linda Jacobs available below. Additional details available in the accompanying news release. Find photos on Facebook. Interested in participating in this effort? Contact Lynn Kotecki at 616-403-3364 or email Holland Flood Relief Task Force.
Flood Relief Open House Presentation
GOOD SAM NEWSLETTERS
Good Sam newsletters highlight ministry areas and share our success in working with families, churches and agencies.
September/October 2009 July/August 2009 May/June 2009
March/April 2009 January/February 2009
See our archived e-newsletters HERE.
GOOD SAM ANNUAL REPORT
Good Sam's annual report highlighting ministries, partners, and financial data are available.

2009 Annual Report

Annual Report 2008

Annual Report 2007
LET'S GO GREEN!
As a good steward of our financial and environmental resources, Good Samaritan Ministries is providing bi-monthly newsletters electronically. If you are interested in receiving the newsletter in this format, email us and include "newsletter" in the subject line.