How many years has Good Samaritan Ministries been operating?
HOLLAND — Ask Sara Byrd to describe her feelings about Good Samaritan Ministries, and the Zeeland woman’s first response would be, “Oh, wow.” Byrd credits the Holland-based clearinghouse for helping her family avoid homelessness after she and her husband, Quincy, were facing eviction two years ago because they fell behind on rent payments after unexpected car expenses. The Byrds were able to find affordable housing through the Community Housing Partnership, a program of Good Samaritan in partnership with Community Action House. The Byrds are among the latest area families to be assisted by Good Samaritan, which is marking its 40th anniversary as an organization that seeks to connect local churches with people in need. Executive Director Linda Jacobs said the organization is facing new challenges but is pursuing creative solutions to help meet community needs. http://www
Ask Sara Byrd to describe her feelings about Good Samaritan Ministries, and the Zeeland woman’s first response would be, “Oh, wow.” Byrd credits the Holland-based clearinghouse for helping her family avoid homelessness after she and her husband, Quincy, were facing eviction two years ago because they fell behind on rent payments after unexpected car expenses. The Byrds were able to find affordable housing through the Community Housing Partnership, a program of Good Samaritan in partnership with Community Action House. Sources: http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2009/09/good_samaritan_ministries_mark.
Byrd credits the Holland-based clearinghouse for helping her family avoid homelessness after she and her husband, Quincy, were facing eviction two years ago because they fell behind on rent payments after unexpected car expenses. The Byrds were able to find affordable housing through the Community Housing Partnership, a program of Good Samaritan in partnership with Community Action House. About Good Samaritan Ministries 1969 — Good Samaritan Center opens in the former Holland Christian school building on 15th Street, with Ralph Kickert as its first executive director 1971 — Offices move to West 16th Street 1975 — Adopts clearinghouse model of connecting churches and volunteers to people in need 1988 — Launches Project Home Again, an effort to help prevent homelessness 1989 — Open Villa Aurora, first of two homeless shelters it would operate. 1990 — Launches Buen Pastor, a day care program to help migrant families 1995 — Name changed to Good Samaritan Ministries, with nonprofit moving t
