We are a grace-driven nonprofit that serves the hurting and hungry of Northwest Arkansas with dignity and compassion. Over the last 19 years, our organization has grown to include multiple programs and locations, including a Springdale operations center opened in 2004, and two Samaritan Shop thrift stores, located in Rogers and Springdale, that provide financial support to our overall center operations.
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Double Dippers
When giving a tour of the Samaritan Community Center, the most frequently asked question is probably “How do you know that people who are receiving food are not taking advantage of the system?” I will be honest, THIS DRIVES ME CRAZY!
We Were Family
The first time I met Mark, I couldn’t help but notice he had the most beautiful blue eyes I had ever seen. Mark was known around town as “that homeless guy” that stood on the street corners in Rogers, not with a sign asking for help, but just standing there with his possessions sitting nearby.
Hello, is Anyone Out There?
In 2001 at the age of 40, I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) just shortly after 9/11. I began to reflect on the first half of my life and wondered what the second half would look like. My husband Jon and I were involved with our church’s outreach ministry, Samaritan House, which centered on the commands of Jesus to love our neighbors by feeding, clothing, and caring for their needs.