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 for any and all of the following events:
Schedule of events:
- November 18th: Homeless Awareness Week Begins!
- November 19th: Discussion Panel with Executive Director, Jan Kelly, and Cornerstone Guests. Our Project Cornerstone guests will be sharing their experience and growth. The event is at 6:00 PM in the Forsyth County Central Library on 660 West 5th Street, Winston-Salem.
- November 19th: WSSU Candlelight Vigil at 7:14 PM. The event will be located in the center of WSSU campus at the clock tower outside of the Cleon F. Thompson Center.
- November 20th: Samaritan Ministries Tabling Display at WSSU Women’s Basketball Game
- November 20th: Mi Pueblo Mexican Grill will be hosting a fundraiser for the Samaritan Ministries Penny Campaign from 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Visit locations at 644 South Stratford Rd. and 2905 Reynolda Rd. in Winston-Salem to eat tacos and show your support!
- November 21st: WSSU Movie Night
- November 22nd: WSSU 28th Annual Sleep Out for the Homeless
Other Opportunities at Samaritan:
- Give $10 to provide 3 meals in our Soup Kitchen!
- Sign up to volunteer at Samaritan. There is an urgent need for consistent helpers and on-call volunteers in the Soup Kitchen.
- Drop off an item from our Samaritan Wishlist.
- Wear orange and purple in support of the nationwide recognition. Send us a picture and tag us on social media.
