Double DippersWhen 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! June 4, 2019 View Article
We Were FamilyThe 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. June 4, 2019 View Article
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. June 4, 2019 View Article