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The Samaratin Inn receives $3,450 donation from Woodforest Charitable Foundation.

02-April, 2013

The Samaratin Inn receives $3,450 donation from Woodforest Charitable Foundation.

Photo Caption:Presenting the check (left to right) is: Cameron Johnson, WNB Branch Manager, Plano, TX; Shelly Lynch, Director of Operations, Woodforest Charitable Foundation; James Fuchs, WNB Branch Manager, Plano, TX; James Larabee, Regional Manager, WNB; Ryan Marsh, WNB Branch Manager, McKinney, TX; Tressie Johnsen, Special Events Coordinator, Samaritan Inn; Natalie Pottinger, WNB Branch Manager, McKinney, TX; Jason Stockton, Regional Manager, WNB; Jacob Wilson, WNB Branch Manager, McKinney, TX; David Gottlieb, Board Member, Woodforest Charitable Foundation; Kim Marling, Vice President & Executive Director, Woodforest Charitable Foundation.

The Samaratin Inn
McKinney, TX – On a continual basis Woodforest National Bank employees perform a multitude of fundraising events benefitting the Woodforest Charitable Foundation.  Both Woodforest National Bank and Woodforest Charitable Foundation are committed to making a positive impact in the communities in which Woodforest serves. This partnership benefits the community and organizations such as The Samaratin Inn which recently received a $3,450 donation from the 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.

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.

Woodforest Charitable Foundation
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 committed to assisting 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.

Woodforest National Bank
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 837,000 customers with branches in excess of 760 throughout seventeen 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 832-375-2000 or visit the bank’s website at www.woodforest.com.