What is Samaritan Ministry?
Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington brings together homeless people and others in need to improve their lives. Volunteers from over 40 Episcopal churches and other churches contribute to these efforts. Samaritan Ministries uses the Next Steps approach, a unique self-help program that promotes change, dignity and self-reliance. Program participants meet with caseworkers to set goals. Goals are broken down to steps so they can be pursued. Goals usually involve employment, housing, family life and/or recovery from an illness or addiction. Most participants are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Staff provide encouragement, needed information and referrals and other resources. Participants who dont feel like they have a track record of success get help identifying their strengths and building on them. Those seeking employment attend workshops, prepare resumes and learn to conduct job searches and interviews that lead to jobs. Participants get help with medical appointments, ent
