Getting the word out about what we do and how we can help others is one of our goals for 2008. The launching of our website has extremely expanded our borders, and I will be going to churches and agencies to speak about our local mission as well.
We will also focus on fund raising. As you will see, in our Financial Report, our expenses out-weigh our income. At this time Park Church covers the heat, electric, and water bills. We are looking forward to receiving funds from outside sources to cover operational expenses of this mission to the community, and lessen the burden on one church. Many hands make light work!
Financial support from the community, as well as businesses and churches will be a great asset for helping out people at poverty levels in our communities. We want to incorporate a benevolence fund for families that need help with bills. Thus far we haven’t had the funds to do this part of the mission.
Please spread the word to others that you may be in contact with, about Samaritan House, and ask if they may be interested in helping to support this much needed mission.
We have a new brochure ready to pass out! Please pick one up and after you read it, give it to someone who doesn’t know about Samaritan House, or put a stamp on it and mail it to someone.
Word of mouth has been the greatest way to let the public know about the mission of Samaritan House. We continue to ask for your support in this way.
Samaritan House Procedures
We operate totally by donations of useable goods, and volunteer help. Financial donations are accepted for operational costs, and benevolence funds.
Samaritan House serves families on a walk in basis.
Referrals are not mandatory to be served. Personal requests are acceptable.
We build relationships with individuals and families learning the physical and spiritual needs of the individual family to better serve the needs.
Families in need are served at no cost.
The community at large is served at low cost.
We are partnering with other like-minded missions to further our mission of outreach beyond our borders.
Our vision is to raise the awareness and understanding of the issues of Poverty in our local communities.
Samaritan House Mission
To be a helping hand to families in need.
To treat people with dignity and respect, thereby sharing the love of Christ.
To increase awareness in our communities about poverty, and how to end it.
To offer classes for raising the standard to get out of poverty.
To provide life-skill programs for education and awareness.
To network with other agencies providing help to those in need.
To network with churches throughout the county, to eradicate poverty and share the love of Christ, promoting unity among the brethren.
Financial Report for 2007
Total Contributions Income $5,851.09
Expenses:
Total Contract Labor $410.00
Total Contributions $207.07
Total Office Supplies $39.90
Total Program $81.00
Total Repairs $563.33
Total Supplies $974.39
Total Fuel $1824.31
Total Food $20.31
Total Telephone/DSL $1774.43
Park Church covers the following:
Total Heat $3322.40
Total Electric $1645.05
Total Water $133.25
Total Expenses $10,995.44
Sinclairville Superette is supporting us this month with our “Give a dollar for the poor” campaign. Stop in and ask about the campaign for Samaritan House.
Thanks goes out to Scott & Vanessa Dibble for their support of Samaritan House through their local business.
God bless you as we work together to serve families who need our help, and to raise awareness of the needs in our communities.
Maureen Schafer, Director
716-962-2246 office
