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$170,278.73 Raised of $300,00 Goal to purchase and prepare a fourth shelter house, providing safe housing for up to three additional families in crisis.

We’re getting closer – and we need your help to keep going. Samaritan Inn has raised $115,000 for The Family Shelter Program, but we still need to raise $185,000 to fully reach our goal. This program is about more than a building. It is about safety, dignity, and a fresh start for families facing housing […]

Every night in Sussex County, families face the impossible reality of not knowing where they will sleep. Samaritan Inn has spent nearly 50 years providing safety, stability, and hope to those experiencing homelessness, and now the need has never been greater. To meet the growing demand, Samaritan Inn is working to raise $300,000 to purchase […]

Spring Appeal 2026  Dear Friends, Neighbors, and Community Partners, For nearly five decades, Samaritan Inn has served Sussex County as a community-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, a food pantry, and community case management to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or financial hardship. Founded in 1977 by Sister Thomasina Gebhard, our work is guided by the […]

Shelter Statistics In 2025 the Samaritan Inn Family Shelter program provided 10, 948 nights of shelter for 38 families/106 individuals (54 adults/52 children) in our 14 apartments. Our family shelter program had an 85% success rate of moving families into permanent housing in 2025. Our food pantry provided 47,040 pounds of food to 1766 clients/588 […]

Hello to All Our Friends, Neighbors and Supporters,   As the weather gets colder and the holidays approach, we look back on our time at Samaritan Inn and are reminded of its humble beginnings. In 1977, Sr. Thomasina Gebhard PhD, started a program of supportive guidance, food and shelter with the help of a small […]

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What an incredible weekend! 🏆 Thanks to you, our event was a tremendous success. Your support makes all the difference in the lives of those we serve. 💕 We couldn’t have done it without YOU!

We’re proud to announce that Freedom Business Machines has been honored as the Samaritan of the Year 2025 by the Samaritan Inn!  Your dedication to the community makes a real difference, and we can’t thank you enough for your continued support. Let’s keep making a positive impact together!