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The Myrtie Davis Lifetime Volunteer Servant Leadership Award Nominations Are Open

The Myrtie Davis Lifetime Volunteer Servant Leadership Award

The Myrtie Davis Volunteer Servant Leadership Award was established in 2017 to honor a long-time volunteer for selfless commitment to Samaritan Ministries and our guests. The Award is meant to be an encouragement to all of us to act on the words of Jesus in Matthew 25. The Award should inspire others to give of their time, talents and resources to help the hungry and homeless of our community.

Myrtie Davis began volunteering at Samaritan Ministries in the Soup Kitchen in 1981 and served faithfully on the Monday team for over 20 years. The inspiration for her service came from Jesus. She always put Samaritan’s guests first, serving with humility and empathy. She was known throughout the community as an intentional listener and prayer partner. Everything she did pointed to Christ. As a Soup Kitchen volunteer, Myrtie often filled the building with music. She was known to identify needs of mothers and children in the Soup Kitchen and return with those items the following week. Myrtie began volunteering to help homeless people when downtown churches opened their doors as shelters in the 1980s. When those churches founded Samaritan Inn in 1988, Myrtie continued her involvement. She joined volunteers from First Presbyterian through the overflow shelter and at Samaritan Inn multiple times a year. She is beloved by Samaritan guests, volunteers and staff.

Matthew 25:35-40 “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me. Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you.’ And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’ ”

Criteria
The individual will have a long history of volunteering at Samaritan through the Soup Kitchen, Shelter or other programs. It is preferred that the volunteer will have served for 10 or more years. Consideration will be given to those who display multiple characteristics of a servant leader, including: viewing service to Samaritan as a calling,
serving with humility, valuing Samaritan guests as children of God, showing empathy, being a good listener, and mentoring and encouraging others to volunteer.

Selection Process
The Executive Director will make the selection in consultation with the management team. The award will be presented at the annual volunteer recognition event or at another appropriate event/location.

Award Recipients
2023 – Kathryn Harris and Margaret Mills
2021 – Irma Jackson and Minnie Blakely
2020 – Elizabeth West
2019 – Emily Seawell
2018 – Myrtie Davis

Myrtie Davis Award Nomination Form

 

2023 Penny Campaign Surpasses Its Goal Reaching $118,825.80

The numbers are in, the big check has been presented and we are so thankful to announce that our Penny Campaign surpassed its goal!

Thanks to your unwavering support, we not only met our initial target, we exceeded it, by over 30%: $118,825.80.

Now, and throughout this year, because of your generosity, we can meet the increased needs of our guests for food, shelter, and hope through Christian love. During the last year, the needs of our homeless community grew as we served 5,408 additional meals and provided 6,000 additional nights of shelter.

We are thankful to everyone who gave of their time, talent, and treasures! We could not provide these vital services without you. Special shout out to our event sponsors: WXII 12 and our Honorary Chair, WXII’s Lanie Pope, First Horizon Bank, Deuterman Law Group, Winston-Salem Journal, and Kathy & David Murray.

Thank you to our anonymous $5,000 matching gift donor and Capture Public Relations and Marketing for your support.

Samaritan Ministries Will Host a Super Soul Party for Guests

Volunteers from Hanesbrands Inc., Samaritan Ministries staff, and Sunday volunteers will host a Super Bowl (Super Soul) party for up to 65 overnight guests of the Samaritan Inn on February 11, 2024.

Hanes for Good™ is the lead sponsor for Super Soul Party, which is a series of celebratory events in cities across America, including Winston-Salem.

Samaritan Ministries will prepare a meal for Samaritan guests, volunteers will decorate the Samaritan dining room with a football theme for the big game, and hand out donated backpacks from Hanesbrands (Hanes for Good)—all to provide a celebration of America’s most popular unofficial holiday (the Super Bowl), for those without homes that are sidelined and may not normally have the means to see the game.

The party will begin at approximately 6 p.m. and will continue until the end of the game.

To learn more :

Hanes Partners with Super Soul Party in Super Bowl Experience for Homeless

 

First Horizon Bank Raises $11,900 for Samaritan Ministries Penny Campaign

First Horizon Bank Executives and Penny Campaign Chairs present Samaritan Ministries with their branches total donations for the Penny Campaign totaling $11,900.

Founded in 1864, First Horizon is a leading regional financial services company, headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. First Horizon also offers free financial empowerment workshops through our partnership with Operation HOPE. The workshops help participants improve their credit scores and bolster their financial literacy .

Pictured l-r Jeff McDowell, Retail Market Manager at First Horizon Bank, Debbie Bevill, FSR Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Lisa Brown, Teller- Union Grove, North Carolina , Jan Kelly, Executive Director of Samaritan Ministries, and Todd Williams, Triad Market President at First Horizon Bank .

 

 

Save the Date Salvation Army Pop Up Coat Giveaway

Join us on January 26 from 12pm-1pm in the parking lot for Salvation Army Pop Up Coat Giveaway.

Winter Weather Impact to Our City and Homeless Neighbors

The Winston-Salem Journal has issued a warning regarding the weather for this weekend and beyond.

“It’s just important to help give people a break from the sustained cold weather,” Kelly said. “Our whole community works really hard, especially the shelters, to give people a place to come inside, especially during the cold (weather).”

Read the complete story here

 

Community Discussion About Suicide – January 30, 2024

Two local groups have recently created short videos about the effects of suicide from the family, personal and community perspective. Forsyth County Government, Partners Health Management, Mental Health Association in Forsyth County, and other community stakeholders are hosting the showing of these videos.
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Clemmons Branch Library / Auditorium
6365 James St. | Clemmons, NC 27012

For more information, contact Beth Brooks, Member Engagement Supervisor, at 336-527-3225.
Join us for an open discussion about suicide and to learn about future training opportunities.

 

 

Samaritan Ministries’ Project Cornerstone Was an Answer to Prayer

Thank you to reporter Tevin Stinson and the Winston-Salem Chronicle for this story on William and our program Project Cornerstone!

The road to recovery and overcoming addiction can be a long, strenuous journey. Since 1995 Samaritan Ministries’ Project Cornerstone has worked to ensure that men in Forsyth County and surrounding communities don’t have to make that journey alone.

Project Cornerstone is a residential long-term program for former substance abusers. Men live at Samaritan while overcoming addictions, developing job and life skills, and working toward becoming self-sufficient. Since its beginnings, the program has served over 150 men, including Winston-Salem native William Bailey, who has been drug-free for nearly a decade thanks to the guidance he received while in the program. And now Bailey is paying it forward by working at Samaritan Ministries.

You can read the full story here 👉 https://wschronicle.com/samaritan-ministries-project-cornerstone-was-an-answer-to-prayer/https://lnkd.in/edPPH88u

For more info pls. visit our website at www.SamaritanForsyth.org

#giving #givingback #sobriety

Our January Newsletter is Here!

We begin this New Year in gratitude for the outpouring of support from our community during the Christmas season. Your gifts of special meals, warm hats and gloves, handmade placemats, financial donations and more all added together to bring love and encouragement to our guests.

Thank you for all you have done and what you will continue to do as we provide food, shelter, and hope through Christian love. Join us in celebrating the success of 2023 and praying for new ways you can be involved in 2024.

Happy New Year from your Friends at Samaritan Ministries. Read more here .