Samuel's House

05/25/2026

Today, we remember the brave men and women who gave everything for our freedom. 🇺🇸

Their sacrifice will never be forgotten, and their courage will forever live in the hearts of our nation.

This Memorial Day, we honor, remember, and give thanks.

05/22/2026

A HUGE and heartfelt THANK YOU to the Key West National Organization for Women (NOW) and Darlene Thomas, President of NOW for their generous donation of hygiene supplies to the residents of our Mary Spottswood Women’s Center! ❤️

This beautiful outpouring of support — including feminine hygiene products, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, hair care items, and other personal essentials — means more than words can express to the women and families we serve.

Many of the single women and mothers arriving at our emergency shelter come with little more than the clothing on their backs. Donations like these provide dignity, comfort, and hope during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives, helping residents begin the first important steps toward healing and stabilization.

Your compassion and generosity remind our residents that they are seen, valued, and supported by a community that truly cares.

Thank you for making a meaningful difference in the lives of so many women and families at Samuel’s House. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and partnership in our mission. 💜

05/14/2026

One of our properties, Kathy’s Hope, currently has multiple units available for single women and women with children in a safe, supportive, sober living environment right here in Key West.

🏡 Private bedrooms with private bathrooms
🏡 Shared kitchen & living spaces
🏡 Centrally located in New Town near shopping & public transportation
🏡 A supportive community focused on stability, healing, and hope

At Samuel’s House, we believe everyone deserves a safe place to land and a fresh start. A place where hope finds a home. More details in the flyer below. 💜

☎️ To inquire about availability, please call Samuel’s House at 305-296-0240 or to learn more about Samuel’s House visit www.samuelshouse.org

05/10/2026

Today, we honor the extraordinary strength, sacrifice, tenderness, and unconditional love of mothers everywhere.

At Samuel’s House, we are blessed to witness the resilience of women who carry entire worlds on their shoulders while still finding the courage to nurture, protect, guide, and love their children through life’s greatest challenges.

To every mother, grandmother, foster mother, mentor, and mother figure — thank you.

Thank you for the quiet sacrifices no one sees.
Thank you for the prayers whispered in difficult moments.
Thank you for choosing love again and again, even when life has not been easy.

You are the heartbeat of families, the foundation of hope, and the light that continues to guide future generations forward.

Today, we celebrate you.
We honor your strength.
And we remind you that your love changes lives in ways words can never fully capture.

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Samuel’s House. 💕

05/05/2026

✨ WOW. We are still in absolute AWE. ✨

Last night’s Miss Island Queen event was nothing short of extraordinary — a radiant celebration of heart, courage, and community that left us deeply moved and overwhelmingly grateful. Because of YOU, this year’s event helped us reach a powerful milestone… surpassing HALF A MILLION dollars raised over the last five years in support of Samuel’s House. 💫

To our 2026 Miss Island Queen, Auna Bender (Scottie Jahn) — congratulations on your well-deserved crown and for your incredible fundraising achievement. 👑 Your passion and dedication truly embody the spirit of this event.

To each and every contestant — you are ALL queens. Your bravery, commitment, and love for this mission are what make this event so magical year after year.

With full hearts, we extend our deepest gratitude to:
Kirby, our amazing staff, volunteers, stage hands, sponsors, our Board of Directors, and every single attendee who showed up, cheered loudly, donated generously, and stood beside us in purpose.

And to our incredible Key West community — your unwavering support continues to uplift the women, children, and families we serve. You are the heartbeat behind everything we do.

This was more than an event… it was a movement of love, unity, and impact. And together, we made history.

From all of us at Samuel’s House — thank you for believing in this mission and helping us change lives. 💛

05/04/2026

This is your official invite to the most FABULOUS show in town 👑🔥

High energy. Big personalities. Next-level performances.

🎥 Watch LIVE at 7 pm
https://www.youtube.com/live/OIKFI5l4pvI?si=U9x0d3VxukuryVQS

Get ready to be entertained… and then some.

Miss Island Queen

Miss Island Queen 2026

04/23/2026

Join us in supporting Justin Harris at his back-to-back events this Sunday, April 26th. As he competes for the Miss Island Queen 2026 title and crown👑😍Come to one or both! We hope to see you there!

Brunch in the morning & Tea Dance in the
afternoon!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/miss-island-queen-drag-brunch-hosted-by-justin-harris-tickets-1985612638854

04/20/2026

Join the Miss Island Queen contestants this week as they raise awareness and critical funds for Samuel's House. They are working tirelessly to support our mission and compete their way for the 2026 title and crown! 👑 💖

04/16/2026

We recently celebrated our incredible Women of Integrity & Men of Valor 2026 honorees at the Beachside Key West! 🎉💙 Your leadership, compassion, and dedication to the Key West community are truly inspiring, and we were so honored to recognize each of you.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and supported this year’s event. To those who generously contributed to our silent and live auctions, our amazing sponsors and vendors, and our dedicated volunteers and board members—this evening would not have been possible without you. Your support allows us to continue our mission at Samuel’s House and make a meaningful impact in the lives of the women, children, and families we serve throughout Key West and the Florida Keys.

And a special thank you to our photographers, Chelsea Michael Frazier & Demali Phipps for capturing such beautiful moments from the evening. Visit our website to view more from this special night📸✨

We are so grateful for this community and all that we can accomplish together. 💙🏝️🏘️

https://samuelshouse.org/gallery