The Samaritan Inn Report - April 7, 2009

Posted by Marc A. Sparks in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX on Apr 08, 2009

The Director's Report

Week 14/2009 April 7, 2009

There are 108 people living at The Samaritan Inn, 34 are children.

Weekly Statistics:

Intakes: 5

Exits: 0

Graduates: 4

Program Notes

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We are thrilled to announce that Steve Stoler of Channel 8, WFAA, will be this year's gala emcee! Save the date: October 17th, 2009.

We will present our Frisco Community Development Block Grant proposal on Wednesday evening.

An Easter Egg Hunt and Spring Carnival sponsored by a cluster group at St Gabriel's Catholic Community will take place this Saturday, followed by an Easter Service in our chapel on Sunday morning.

Big congratulations to the thrift store staff who continue to increase our profits- we are ahead 16,000 from this time last year!

Help! Our residents are required to attend a variety of life skill classes in the evening. In order for them to do this, we must provide care for their children, so we are looking for one, or two paid babysitters Monday -Thursday from 6:30-9:30. Applicants must be over 18. Interested? Please contact Cheryl at: cherylspofford@thesamaritaninn.org or call 972 542-5302, ext. 228.

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Story of the Week

Stuart is 19 years old. He was in his senior year of high school when he was caught stealing and went to jail. His parents would not help him in anyway and when he was released from jail, they said he could not come home. Stuart had no money, had never held a job, and did not know where to go. He spent a month staying on the couches of various friends; finally he came to the Inn on March 5th.

Once here, he worked in our truffle operation and got some basic job skills that enabled him to find a part time job. He was also re-enrolled in school and, with some catch up work, will graduate this year. Stuart will also receive counseling and attend life skill classes.

You must be 18 years old to enter the Samaritan Inn, but our usual client is typically quite a bit older. Stuart's Caseworker and our Children's Caseworker are collaborating to find the best possible plan for him that will insure successful independence.

Sincerely,