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Samaratin Inn receives $3,460 donation from Woodforest Charitable Foundation.

22-May, 2012

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DALLAS, TX – The Samaritan Inn receives a $3,460 donation from Woodforest Charitable Foundation.

The Samaritan Inn was established in 1984 after community leaders joined together to address the issue of homelessness in Collin County. Twenty five years later, The Samaritan Inn is still the largest homeless program in a county of over 762,000 residents. All services and support are provided free of charge through funding made from donations by churches, service groups and organizations, corporations and individuals. The Samaritan Inn is also a member of the United Way of Collin County.

Homeless families and individuals are the focus at The Samaritan Inn. In 2010, the Inn served 789 residents; 187 of them were children. They are a comprehensive homeless program that helps willing people regain their dignity and independence.
The Samaritan Inn provides, at no cost, a secure and clean place to live. Their building has separate living areas for men, women, and families. They also have a playroom and a fully equipped playground.
Three well-balanced meals are served daily and personal hygiene products provided. If necessary, clothing, coats and shoes are also available. Within this nurturing environment, experienced caseworkers assess each resident and his/her needs to develop an individual program plan with a goal of independence.

Residents who “graduate” from The Samaritan Inn receive all the necessary items to set up their own households- from furniture and bedding to lamps, linens and cleaning supplies. Ongoing support is also provided, for as long as necessary, to ensure long-term, permanent independence.

“Thank you so much for your contribution. Be assured it will be put to good use helping people who are experiencing homelessness. We are very much aware how challenging it can be to give at times of economic uncertainty, which makes us even more thankful for your faithful support. We are truly appreciative for your compassion and gift,” said Lynne Sipiora, Executive Director of The Samaritan Inn.

For more information on Woodforest Charitable Foundation’s contributions to this organization, please contact this agency directly at (972) 542-5302 or visit www.thesamaritaninn.org.

The Woodforest Charitable Foundation was created by Woodforest National Bank in 2005 as a direct result of its desire to support and invest in the communities in which it serves.  The Foundation is creating a legacy of commitment to those in need, enriching lives and communities through dedicated leadership and faithful administration by providing funding to qualifying 501(c) (3) charities. For additional information regarding The Woodforest Charitable Foundation, call (832) 375-CARE (2273) or visit the foundation’s website at www.woodforestcharitablefoundation.org.

Celebrating 32 years of service and ranked among the top earning banks in the United States, the Woodforest family of banks currently has assets of approximately $3.7 billion and services more than 1 million customers with branches in excess of 780 throughout 17 states:  Texas, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia.  For information about Woodforest National Bank, please call k832-375-2000 or visit the bank’s website at www.woodforest.com.