By Alpha Husted editorial@post-journal.com
A check, presented recently by the Superette’s Scott and Vanessa Dibble to Maureen Schafer, Samaritan House director, marks the start of a new funding campaign for the community outreach center, Schafer said. ‘‘We hope to make more businesses and churches aware of Samaritan House and its mission to provide help to those in need throughout Chautauqua County and beyond,’’ Schafer said.
The Dibbles — members of the Samaritan House Board — said they are currently enlisting assistance of churches throughout the county in their efforts to launch a ‘‘Give a Dollar to the Poor’’ Campaign.
Samaritan House, established in 2004 as a Park United Methodist Church ministry, is housed in the congregation’s old church on East Avenue. The center is operated entirely by volunteers through financial contributions.
In addition to clothing, household and health care items, Schafer said life skills classes are provided at the center by the Cornell Cooperative Extension Service. GED studies also are offered free of charge by Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES.
Also, as a partner of several agencies such as Community Helping Hands and the Western New York Central Referral Service, the center is equipped to assist people through contacts with other churches, social service caseworkers and visiting nurses, Schafer said.
The outreach center is open to the public from 2 to 7 p.m., Wednesdays and Fridays. Additional information is available at the Samaritan House Web site, http://www.samaritanhouse.us./ In addition, Mrs. Schafer may be reached at 962-2246.
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