Each night in DC, more than 11,000 of our neighbors have no place to call home. And today, more than 30,000 are unemployed. At Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington, we help those with the greatest needs in our community to help themselves. One step at a time, we empower them to make positive changes in their lives.
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Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington is part of Generosity DC’s multi-charity 5K Run/Walk that taking place on June 23, 2019 at Bluemont Park in Arlington, Virginia.
All funds raised by our runners and walkers goes to Samaritan Ministry to support our Next Step Program in which participants...
On December 7, 2018, 40 people with HIV from SE DC and beyond gathered together for a rejuvenating retreat. The weekend started with introductions followed by the assignment of prayer buddies. Each participant drew the name of another participant from a hat, and throughout the weekend each...
Samaritan Ministry is currently looking for new staff members to join us in our rewarding work. Please read the position descriptions below if you are interested in working with us.
'Tis the season for SMGW's annual Participant Christmas Parties!
Part of our ministry is to provide opportunities for participants to celebrate the season and our community together. These family-friendly events each have their own unique activities, yet all share in crafts, music and wonderful...
On December 7, 2018, 40 people with HIV from SE DC and beyond gathered together for a rejuvenating retreat. The weekend started with introductions followed by the assignment of prayer buddies. Each participant drew the name of another participant from a hat, and throughout the weekend each participant left notes of encouragement for their buddy, and/or made a special arts/crafts project for their buddy. This is always a highlight of the retreat!
Samaritan Ministry is currently looking for new staff members to join us in our rewarding work. Please read the position descriptions below if you are interested in working with us.
STRIVE, a component of Samaritan Ministry's Next Step Program, is especially tailored to meet the needs of women and men with multiple barriers to employment, including folks who are unemployed long-term, formerly incarcerated, disconnected youth, recovering addicts, public assistance recipients, veterans, homeless, and/or those who are working on the edge of poverty. It offers a distinct combination of attitudinal and job readiness training, along with case work and targeted support services that successfully prepare chronically unemployed individuals for competitive employment opportunities in some of today’s highest growth industries.
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, formerly incarcerated, disconnected youth, recovering addicts, public assistance recipients, veterans, homeless, and/or those who are working on the edge of poverty. It offers a distinct combination of attitudinal and job readiness training, along with case work and targeted support services that successfully prepare chronically unemployed individuals for competitive employment opportunities in some of today’s highest growth industries.
