Samaritan House provides individuals experiencing homelessness that have been discharged from the hospitals with a safe place to stay and access to needed resources while they recuperate. Who We Are:
Samaritan House is the only non-profit in Charlotte dedicated to providing individuals that are homeless with a safe place to recuperate. Though Samaritan House was founded within the faith community,
we are a secular organization and provide these services to all who need them. Each Samaritan House guest benefits from a safe place to stay, healthy meals, and a supportive environment. We drive them to doctor appointments, help them obtain their prescriptions and physical therapy, and make it possible for them to comply with their care plans. Finally, we give them guidance and access to computers for use of online resources so they can find a place to live and in many cases employment when they leave us. We do all of this with a very small staff supplemented by hundreds of volunteers each year. About 94¢ of every dollar contributed goes directly to services for our residents. Saving Lives, Transitioning to Permanent Housing:
In this safe environment almost all of our residents recover and 80% of them transition to permanent housing. Many return to the workforce. At the same time, we have helped medical providers and taxpayers avoid the costs of repeated emergency room visits and extended hospital stays.
