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Press Release: Cugino Forno

On October 7, 2024, we launched an ongoing pizza promotion in which Cugino’s allows their customers to get involved with giving back to the community! Visit Cugino Forno locations in Winston-Salem, Clemmons, and Greensboro to buy a pizza for Samaritan. Cugino Forno will match your purchase and give to the shelter guests at our Samaritan…

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Press Release: Penny Campaign

The 2024 Penny Campaign benefiting Samaritan Ministries is underway. Penny Campaign 2024 press release – APPROVED


Arzaia Thomas wins Winston-Salem Volunteer Servant Leadership Award

Arzaia Thomas is a long-time volunteer and dedicated servant at Samaritan Ministries. On August 27, 2024, she was recognized by Fox8 on the “Good For Her!” news channel spotlight. She was awarded the “Myrtie Davis Lifetime Volunteer Servant Leadership Award.” A well-deserved title for a woman who has changed her life and given so much…

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Press Release: Can Film Festival

RiverRun will present the third annual Can Film Festival to benefit Samaritan Ministries on Saturday, December 7 at Marketplace Cinemas (2095 Peters Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem). Bring 2 cans of food and watch a holiday film for free! “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” will show at 12:30 p.m. and again at 3 p.m. and “National…

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Hunger & Homelessness Week

Samaritan Ministries will be recognizing “National Hunger & Homelessness Week” during November 18-22 on social media, as well as through community partnership events. We will be partnering with Mi Pueblo, Forsyth Health & Human Services, and Winston-Salem State University (The Delta Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated). Please feel free to join us…

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November E-News is out!

Read about Steve Stover’s retirement after 34 years of service, enjoy Halloween pictures, and view Fall updates.


HanesBrands Sock Drive Provides Much Needed Items to Samaritan Guests

For over 14 years, HanesBrands and Hanes for Good  have been working with homeless shelters, organizations, community groups and individuals from across the country to help create an awareness for those who are homeless or in transitional housing that are often over looked. Socks and underwear are among the most requested, but least donated items…

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Jim Graham Announced a Winner of the 2024 Forsyth County Governor’s Volunteer Service Award and The Bronze President’s Volunteer Service Award

CONGRATULATIONS to Jim Graham! He is a winner of the 2024 Forsyth County Governor’s Volunteer Service Award and The Bronze President’s Volunteer Service Award! For over 18 Years, Jim has invested countless hours into working to improve the lives of the unhoused. Initially drawn to Samaritan Ministries through his church, Jim’s commitment deepened over time…

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