Help the Homeless Walkathon – Walk for Samaritan Ministry in Fannie Mae’s Help the Homeless Walkathon on the National Mall, November 22.

Friends of Samaritan Ministry Partner Group – Help the Friends of Samaritan Ministry raise $100,000 plus a $20,000 bonus.

Next Step Experience – Hear from homeless people and others at a free, one-hour come-and-see event about how their lives have been changed through Samaritan Ministry's Next Step Program.

Volunteer Jobs –Casework associates, resume writers, front office coordinators and computer mentor volunteers needed in Southeast and Northwest offices.

Needed: New Home for Samaritan Ministry’s Northwest office – Samaritan Ministry needs to relocate from 1516 Hamilton St., NW. Help us find 3,000 to 3,600 square ft. of space in NW or NE, D.C.

Make a Wish Come True - Find out about Samaritan Ministry’s wish list and how you can make a wish come true.

Find out more, at www.samaritanministry.org or contact Dianne Lewis at dlewis@samaritanminstry.org or 202-722-2280, ext. 319.

Help the Homeless Walkathon

Mark your calendar now for the Help the Homeless Walkathon on the National Mall, November 22. Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington invites you to join Bishop John and Karen Chane and walk under the Samaritan Ministry banner. Visit www.samaritanministry.org and click on the Help the Homeless link that will take you to the site to register for the Samaritan Ministry team.

Friends of Samaritan Ministry Partner Group

This year, we are encouraging supporters to help the Friends of Samaritan Ministry raise $100,000 for the Next Step Program through Fannie Mae’s Help the Homeless Program. Fannie Mae will once again provide a matching bonus of 20 percent if the Friends group raises $100,000 becoming “Hero Circle Partners.” Samaritan Ministry will receive all of the funds plus the additional $20,000 bonus from Fannie Mae and a lot of publicity.

Checks must be made to “Help the Homeless” and sent to Friends, Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington, 1516 Hamilton St.,NW, Washington, D C 20011. Please conta ct Diane Aten, Director of Development, 202-722-2280 x304 with questions.

Hear from Program Participants at Samaritan Ministry’s Next Step Experience

How do homeless people and others make changes in their lives through Samaritan Ministry's Next Step Program? Attend a Next Step Experience at our 1516 Hamilton St, NW office and find out. At this complimentary one-hour event you'll hear from program participants and see where they meet with caseworkers to work on goals, apply for jobs, and obtain clothing for interviews and more. You'll also hear about Samaritan Ministry's vision for the future and learn about homelessness in Washington, D.C.

Tuesday, Oct 28 - Tuesday, Nov 11

• Refreshments 1:15pm
• Next Step Experience 1:30 - 2:30 pm

Find out more at www.samaritanministry.org. Make your reservations by contacting Mary Belknap at 202-722-2280 ext. 327 or by email at mbelknap@samaritanministry.org

Meaningful Volunteer Opportunities at Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington

Take a step toward volunteering in a meaningful volunteer position with Samaritan Ministry. We need front office coordinators, computer mentors, resume writers, and casework associates to help our participants, many who are homeless, take steps toward a better life. The Next Step Program works because of the many volunteers who give their time to this ministry. Call or email Dianne Lewis at 202-722-2280 x 319 or dlewis@samaritanministry.org to find out more.

New Home for Samaritan Ministry

After 16 years at 1516 Hamilton St. NW, Samaritan Ministry needs a new home. Samaritan Ministry is looking for a new site that includes at least 3,000 to 3,600 square feet of space at a location in either Northwest or Northeast Washington. If you know of a parish with space to rent or of another suitable location, please contact David Downes at 202-722-2280 x 318 or ddownes@samaritanministry.org.

Samaritan Ministry Wish List

• $10 gift cards to Target, grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops
• Canned tuna, canned salmon, peanut butter, jelly in squeeze bottles
• Rice ( 1-2# bags) and dried beans
• Pasta
• Canned spaghetti sauce and canned tomatoes
• Canned beans – kidney, pinto, black (no garbanzo beans)
• Day planners for program participants
• Reading glasses, all powers from +1.00 to +4.00
• White, button front dress shirts for men and women, all sizes
• Dress socks for men and women.
• Black or Khaki Chino pants for men
• Deodorant – regular sized stick deodorant
• Small folding umbrellas
• Brief cases or portfolios for carrying papers

For more ideas on how you can help, visit www.samaritanministry.org