Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington

08/27/2026

It's not too late to register to join the MarchOnWashington2026.com, a march for voting rights on the 63rd anniversary of the historic 1963 March on Washington taking place tomorrow, August 28, 2026.

08/27/2026

The conversation around affordability is an important one, and inextricably tied to racial justice. Samaritan Ministry echoes that systemic racism must be addressed as part of this discussion and strives to be a part building a better world for everyone in our community.

The perennial conversation around affordability in DC stems not just from high prices, but also from household incomes that are insufficient to cover costs—a situation that is particularly acute for Black households.

08/17/2026

Congrats to Catholic Charities on 100 years of service!

08/17/2026

WIN is partnering with Faith Out Loud to host the Freedom Summer Fellowship, a faith-based leadership program designed to equip emerging young leaders with the skills, experience, and networks needed to strengthen democracy and serve their communities. Grounded in faith, justice, and civic engagement, this 12-week fellowship prepares young adults to recruit, educate, and mobilize voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections and beyond. If you are or know a young adult, 18-28, who is looking for an opportunity to join the ongoing work in DC around organizing and our elections, please share this information with them.

To learn more and apply, visit DC Freedom Summer Fellows.

08/17/2026

Wealth and ownership have become increasingly concentrated across sectors, industries, income brackets, and places. This concentration manifests in homeowner…

08/17/2026

Property tax is one of DC’s largest sources of local revenue. By building a tax system based on people’s ability to pay—with the wealthiest paying the greatest share of their income in taxes —the District can address historic racialized wealth inequities and build an equitable economy of shared abundance.

Read more in our new property tax primer: https://loom.ly/e20Aako

06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth from Samaritan! Today we remember this day of freedom for enslaved people in 1865, and honor Black liberation and the ongoing fight for justice.

04/19/2026

Diego Cunningham, a graduate of Samaritan Ministry's STRIVE program and a current fellow in Georgetown University's Pivot Program, shares his inspiring journey from a troubled youth to an aspiring entrepreneur at Samaritan's 40th Anniversary Next Step Breakfast at the National Press Club in downtown Washington, DC. Listen to his incredible remarks here: https://youtu.be/VBNkPKKyd4A?si=XJPvlIEOlwvMLKhN

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04/16/2026

Come celebrate Earth Day by joining us to plant veggies in Samaritan Ministry's Arlington community garden on Thursday, April 23rd from 10:30am to 1:00pm! Light snacks and drinks will be provided, call or text Julio Da Silva for more information at 703-819-1146. Samaritan's office and garden are located at 2207 Columbia Pike in Arlington, next to Trinity Episcopal Church Arlington, VA

03/17/2026

We're thrilled to share the remarkable speeches of Andy Shallal, founder and CEO of Busboys and Poets, Bp. Mariann Edgar Budde of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington and many others from our 40th Anniversary Next Step Breakfast on Saturday. Enjoy!
https://youtu.be/R3ag95mXTDo

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Hear the full, exciting, and moving speaker program from Samaritan Ministry's 40th Anniversary Next Step Breakfast held on Saturday, March 14th, 2026 at the ...