Current Fundraising Goal: $65,000

 

Funds will be used to impact our Client Assistance programming and services, which could include our signature "Holiday Assistance" program. Our emphasis is always on the underserved residents of Hamilton County. A few stories of related assistance:

 

He Rides His Moped

 

Recently, we had a young man who worked at two local businesses to survive. His only form of transportation for work or pleasure is to drive a moped year-round – in good or bad weather! This guy consistently worked his two jobs to make ends meet but finally felt he needed to come to GSN for assistance. One way we were able to assist him was in helping him find an apartment. This source of shelter was part of a senior person’s home. Ultimately, the referral process ended up helping not only this young man but also a senior woman. Not only did this young man benefit by having a roof over his head, he could assist his landlord with small jobs. We were quickly able to provide direct assistance and help him get his life back on track! It was a win-win situation for both of these people. But someone had to step up and help make it happen.

 

Three Sick Children

 

Like so many, one family came to us, struggling to afford their recent month’s rent due to unexpected health/life issues. The three children had been chronically sick, and extra expenses forced them to use part of their available rent money to afford their physician visits, medications, Gatorade, and other foods needed to promote recovery. They came humbly asking for only half of the required amount for rent because they could visit two recommended local food pantries, which allowed them to hold on to the other half of their rent savings. With some essential financial assistance and a referral approach, they were able to get back on track.  But someone had to step up and help make it happen.

 

These stories are great examples of how so many of the families we support are resolutely trying to remain independent and responsible citizens. Like so many, their real story is that they just need a little help from their friends and neighbors—or what we might refer to as a “hand-up.”

 

Here’s how you can help your neighbors:

 

Readily available funds are critical in our ability to assist families at any moment. If we don’t have the finances – we are unable to help our neighbors. You understand our assistance is only possible because of the generous gifts of donors like you and our work in grant research/development and essential fundraising events and efforts. Consequently, we are presently raising funds to replenish exhausted resources to assist the underserved residents of Hamilton County. Our goal is: aggressive because the need is great!

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Any donation, great or small, will be helpful! But don’t wait… time is of the essence! Donate today! Checks should be made payable to: Good Samaritan Network and mailed to the address listed or select the DonateNOW link.