Samaritan Ministry’s Annual Next Step Breakfast was held at The National Press Club on Thursday, May 8th. Broadcast Journalist Judy Woodruff welcomed the over 350 guests and The Reverend Mpho Tuto welcomed offered the invocation. Inspired by the Welcome Table Choir from Church of the Epiphany, the remarkable story of hope and change from Next Step Program participant Ken Harris, the intangible rewards of volunteering eloquently related by Kate Dorrell, and the vision of Samaritan Ministry’s future shared by Executive Director David Downes, friends and supporters of Samaritan Ministry pledged over $260,000 to the organization.

Our thanks to all table captains and to everyone who attended and pledged support to Samaritan Ministry. If you would like more information about the breakfast or about how to be involved next year, contact Diane Aten at 202-722-2280 or daten@samaritanministry.org.