​PRESS RELEASE
Samaritan Works is excited to announce the purchase of a vehicle to add to the
services they can provide to their residents! Often when people come into our
sober living homes for the first time, they do not have transportation. New
residents in our program must get to doctor, court, and therapy appointments.
They must navigate through the process of obtaining birth certificates, social
security cards, and other needed documentation to begin to go back to work. For
many in the first weeks of sobriety, the lack of transportation creates a huge
barrier to putting their lives back together. Thanks to the Community Foundation
of Shelby County, and their generous grant award, Samaritan Works will now be
able help individuals living in their sober living homes break down this barrier.
This vehicle will also be used for trips with residents to sober events around the
area, adding value to the journey towards a life free from addiction. This vehicle
was purchased locally in Sidney Ohio, and Samaritan Works is thankful for the
work and assistance provided by Brad Gutman at Germain Ford. “We are blessed
beyond words for the support and generosity of this community.” says Tricia
Anderson, Executive Director. Thank you for helping in

Participants of Samaritan Works, a faith-based sober living program, recently placed a “Blessing Box” outside their office at 315 East Court St. Executive Director Tricia Alloway stated that giving back to the community is an essential part of recovery. “Recognizing where we have been and where we are heading is part of the journey.” Participants put together the box and painted it. The box will be filled with free hats, gloves, food, and other free items for those who might need a helping hand. Director Alloway added that a prayer request box is also inside the cabinet. Prayer requests should be completed and dropped in the mailbox on our door. Participants will pray for those requesting it! Samaritan Works programming encourages those involved to pay forward a little of what has been given. The public is welcome to take items as needed. For more information on Samaritan Works, please get in touch with the office at 937.638.4545 or visit us on Facebook or our website at www.samaritanworks.org. Samaritan Works is a partner agency of the Shelby County United Way.
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Match Day 2022
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Last year, Match Day raised $658,831 for our local community. We need your help to make this happen again!
 
Generosity made greater.  For one day, every dollar given to 25 local nonprofits will be matched up to $5,000 per organization from a match pool of $125,000, making every gift go further.  Generosity brings people of all backgrounds together and provides everyone the power to make a positive difference.
 
Everyone can be a philanthropist.  Giving together is what this event is all about, because gifts of all sizes add up!  This is your invitation to support community-wide efforts, because you can be a philanthropist too.
 
Single day, lasting impact.  We are working to raise significant funds that will be returned to each participating charity to do good right here in Shelby County.  GIVING TOGETHER HAS A GREATER IMPACT!
 
Local investment, effective solutions.  Match Day is organized by the Community Foundation of Shelby County to benefit organizations who chose us to administer their reserve funds.  Your gifts help local nonprofits you know and trust.

Building relationships.  By partnering with you and your local nonprofits, this day will capture the collective power of Shelby County.
 
A big thanks to Dave Ross for making it possible to provide another matching opportunity of $125,000 for 25 local non-profits. 
 
Go to commfoun.com and click on Match Day or click on the QR Code for ways to contribute.

 
Samaritan Works and its Board of Directors sincerely thank the Fraternal Order of Eagles #1403 and its members for their generous donation of $2000 for bicycles and bike equipment for the Samaritan Works participants. “Transportation can be a huge roadblock in the road to recovery,” says Executive Director Tricia Alloway. She noted that most participants enter the program without a driver’s license or vehicle. Participants need to get to AA/NA meetings, appointments, court, job interviews, run errands, or attend church. Often, their schedules are outside the hours for local transit. This recent donation has made it possible to purchase bikes and safety equipment for the two sober living houses and repair the few bikes they already had. The bikes and equipment were all purchased locally at Carty’s Bike Shop in Sidney. Alloway noted that this is a perfect example of neighbors helping neighbors. “I’m constantly reminded of how generous the community of Shelby County truly is,” she continued. This collaboration with the Fraternal Order of Eagles #1403, Carty’s Bike Shop, and Samaritan Works will help 100’s of people in their journey towards faith-filled sober living. Samaritan Works is a Faith Based Sober living program offering men and women a safe, sober lifestyle and is a partner agency of the Shelby County United Way. For more information on programming or ways to contribute contact them at 937.638.4545 or www.samaritanworks.org   
                            

Samaritan Works welcomes new board members
https://www.sidneydailynews.com/news/226378/samaritan-works-welcomes-new-board-members