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 Watch the Holiday Program video
At Samaritan House, 'tis the season for
sharing all year round. However, during the holidays, Samaritan
House provides special holiday assistance programs: Family
Sharing Program, Direct Distribution
Program, Homebound Delivery Program.
More than 1,000 volunteers work together with
our staff to help more than 5,000 of our low income clients enjoy the holiday
season. Thanks to this phenomenal community support, every dollar
spent on our Holiday Assistance Programs creates $15 worth of goods
and services to help our low-income neighbors have a happy holiday
season!
Samaritan
House is very fortunate to have the support of a generous community.
Food drives at local grocery stores, businesses, high schools, and
donations from individuals provide approximately 400,000 pounds
of food to families for the holidays. The families receive traditional holiday foods such as whole turkeys and
grocery store gift certificates to buy fresh produce for holiday
meals. In addition, Samaritan House distributes
new toys to thousands of underprivileged children at Christmas.
Family Sharing
Program
A great way for families to share their holiday spirit is through
our Family Sharing Program. The Family Sharing Program is designed
to make the gift of giving a very warm and personal experience and
involves adopting a family or senior for the holidays. Philanthropic families,
businesses, and community groups adopt specific families in need
from the community in order to add a personal touch with special,
hand-picked holiday items. Donors often establish a long-term
bond with the adopted family or senior. Many times, recipient families have
returned to the program as donor families once their financial situation
improves. The program promises a very special experience for all
who participate.
Direct
Distribution
Samaritan House’s Direct Distribution Program annually provides
approximately 1,000 families with a holiday package of food and toys. Each
year, thousands of pounds of food and thousands of new toys are
sorted and packaged by volunteers. The
Saturdays before Thanksgiving and Christmas are Family Days when
entire families, even children, are encouraged to help their neighbors
in need by making holiday packages for families to pick up.
Holiday
Delivery Program
With our Holiday Home Delivery Program, volunteers deliver food
and toys to individuals and families who are unable to come to the
Direct Distribution Program site.
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400,000 pounds of food are collected during the holidays.
At the holidays, we distribute new toys to approximately 2,000 children.
Samaritan House gives holiday assistance to more than 5,000 individuals in November and December.
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