coronavirus response update:
SAMARITAN COMMUNITY CONTINUES TO SERVE
AMID covid19 PANDEMIC

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The coronavirus has made a devastating global impact, leading to uncertainty and fear. This impact is true for everybody, regardless of economic and social status. Unfortunately, for people who were already economically and emotionally vulnerable their lives are now even more unstable. Samaritan Community’s work of helping economically-disadvantaged individuals and families who often face multiple and complex challenges is as important as ever before. And while the way in which we provide assistance has changed due to the pandemic, our commitment to the people of Baltimore hasn’t.

Please check this page regularly to see how we’re working to help our members during this historically-challenging time.

We have launched our Coronavirus Response Fund and are continuing to provide our services to all clients - now primarily by phone, Zoom, or in an outdoor location for social distancing.

samaritan services snapshot:
Updated sept. 2021:

  • Have distributed nearly $100,000 from our Coronavirus Response Fund, the primary purpose of which is to provide stipends to help people who have lost jobs/income due to the pandemic. Assistance from this Fund helps prevent evictions, keep families’ power on, cover employment-related expenses, medical care, transportation, personal supplies, and more!

we continue to provide services to ALL members, regardless of how they’ve been impacted by the
covid-19 pandemic.
in 2020, we:

  • Delivered more than 5,000 bags of healthy produce, breads, dairy, proteins, and shelf-stable items to about 200 households and to other agencies

  • Provided about 545 case management sessions to help members with logistical challenges related to housing, employment, medical care, and more

  • Held 510 one-on-one counseling sessions to help members address and heal from difficult situations and traumas.

  • Helped combat isolation by holding 25 groups.

  • Distributed more than $15,000 in “regular” financial stipends to members whose needs are unrelated to the pandemic, but are nonetheless critical.