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Samaritan Gala 2023
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2022
2022 Program Results
AAW
The 2023 Change Agent Award
The Samaritan Ministry Change Agent Award is given quarterly and annually to any SMGW staff member – paid or volunteer, full-time or part-time – who gives...
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The Merging of Ministries
At our last Partner Council meeting of 2022 on Nov. 29, we the Council officially approved the merger of Southeast Ministry (SEM) with  Samaritan...
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ENN Community Walk
Join Samaritan Ministry and Partners on Saturday, June 25th for a community walk to support the Samaritan Ministry Empower our Neighbors in Need Campaign....
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ENN 2022 In-Kind List
Items can be dropped off at our Northwest Office To receive a tax receipt for your in-kind donation, fill out our form here. Amazon Wishlist Want...
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Seabury Resources for Aging Recognizes SMGW Volunteers
Our volunteers play a vital role in our mission, and in our community. On Wednesday, May 4th, Seabury Resources for Aging recognized not just one, but...
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St. Mary’s Lay Assistance Ministry Finds a New Home at SMGW’s Arlington Office
On Wednesday, April 27, the Lay Assistance Ministry (LAM) of Saint Mary’s, Arlington, began meeting Neighbors in Need at the Samaritan Ministry of Greater...
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SMGW's Arlington Office Gets a Facelift!
Our Arlington office looks brand new after repairs done by the Rebuilding Together Arlington team along with volunteers from St. Mary’s Arlington! 52 volunteers...
Homelessness in the DMV
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2021 Year-in-Review
2021 Results
A Message from Executive Director, Rev. David B. Wolf As I reflect on the last calendar year, I am struck by how much we accomplished, despite the ongoing...
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SMGW COVID-19 Guidelines
To keep our staff, participants, and community safe, the following guidelines will apply depending on reported spread of Covid-19. Before visiting any...
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SMGW's Progress on Racial Equity
Samaritan Ministry has always strived to make lives better. Through the Next Step Program , we’ve been able to give  individuals and families...
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Looking Back: 2021 Holiday Season Recap
The Holiday Gift Card Drive was a huge success, donations exceeded expectations! Because of this we were able to increase the gift card amount given to...
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What’s It Like to Go from Living in a Shelter to Your Own Apartment?
By Jane Bishop  You may remember Johnny, a Mongolian immigrant, and Participant served by the Arlington office. We highlighted his success as...
Volunteer Spotlight: Nancy Calvert
Special Holiday Talent from a Special FOC (Front Office Coordinator) Nancy Calvert, Parish Representative from St Alban’s Annandale, also serves as the...
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Covid-19 Operations Update
Due to the current spike in Covid-19 cases in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, we’ve implemented new policies to keep our staff and visitors safe. These...
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A Motivational Moment at St. Andrew's Lower School
Partnership is a core value here at Samaritan Ministry, we all have something to gain when we join together. This was very apparent at our recent virtual visit...
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Thanksgiving Comes Early at NOVA, Northwest, and Anacostia!
Thanksgiving came early on Wednesday, November 17, for the Participants and members of the NOVA team. The bags were filled and prepared by Jane Bishop...
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Giving Tuesday
Thank you for your support on Giving Tuesday! Giving Tuesday is an annual day-long giving event. It’s a day to promote and support your favorite...
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35th Anniversary Gala
Missed the Gala or want to watch it again? The recording is available below. 35th Anniversary Gala Program On Saturday, November 6th our...
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Tri-Parish Community walk: Empowering our Neighbors in need!
Executive Director David Wolf makes opening remarks Participant Charles Hopkins Executive Director David Wolf and Board President Joe Kolar Participant...
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Remembering a Samaritan Saint: Robert Trautman
Robert Trautman lived a long and fulfilled life, but he also helped others do the same. After retiring from his correspondent position...
March On for Voting Rights!
By Louise McCormick As a rural New Yorker by upbringing, the culture shock of coming to Washington, DC initially blew me away. For such a small area,...
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In Memory of Ellen Compton-Tejera
As an expression of her faith, Ellen Abbie Compton-Tejera served on the committee that organized and launched Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington (SMGW)...
Samaritan Gala 2023
BECOME A SPONSOR NOW!
2022
2022 Program Results
AAW
The 2023 Change Agent Award
The Samaritan Ministry Change Agent Award is given quarterly and annually to any SMGW staff member – paid or volunteer, full-time or part-time – who gives...
FjOUfKOWYAE3OR-
The Merging of Ministries
At our last Partner Council meeting of 2022 on Nov. 29, we the Council officially approved the merger of Southeast Ministry (SEM) with  Samaritan...
Community-Walk-Instagram-Post
ENN Community Walk
Join Samaritan Ministry and Partners on Saturday, June 25th for a community walk to support the Samaritan Ministry Empower our Neighbors in Need Campaign....
ENN Cover 2022
ENN 2022 In-Kind List
Items can be dropped off at our Northwest Office To receive a tax receipt for your in-kind donation, fill out our form here. Amazon Wishlist Want...
gloria-volunteer-award
Seabury Resources for Aging Recognizes SMGW Volunteers
Our volunteers play a vital role in our mission, and in our community. On Wednesday, May 4th, Seabury Resources for Aging recognized not just one, but...
St
St. Mary’s Lay Assistance Ministry Finds a New Home at SMGW’s Arlington Office
On Wednesday, April 27, the Lay Assistance Ministry (LAM) of Saint Mary’s, Arlington, began meeting Neighbors in Need at the Samaritan Ministry of Greater...
IMG_2684
SMGW's Arlington Office Gets a Facelift!
Our Arlington office looks brand new after repairs done by the Rebuilding Together Arlington team along with volunteers from St. Mary’s Arlington! 52 volunteers...
Homelessness in the DMV
Powered By EmbedPress
2021 Year-in-Review
2021 Results
A Message from Executive Director, Rev. David B. Wolf As I reflect on the last calendar year, I am struck by how much we accomplished, despite the ongoing...
Covid banner
SMGW COVID-19 Guidelines
To keep our staff, participants, and community safe, the following guidelines will apply depending on reported spread of Covid-19. Before visiting any...
BHM22 banner
SMGW's Progress on Racial Equity
Samaritan Ministry has always strived to make lives better. Through the Next Step Program , we’ve been able to give  individuals and families...
IMG_0666
Looking Back: 2021 Holiday Season Recap
The Holiday Gift Card Drive was a huge success, donations exceeded expectations! Because of this we were able to increase the gift card amount given to...
johnny-graduation-1
What’s It Like to Go from Living in a Shelter to Your Own Apartment?
By Jane Bishop  You may remember Johnny, a Mongolian immigrant, and Participant served by the Arlington office. We highlighted his success as...
Volunteer Spotlight: Nancy Calvert
Special Holiday Talent from a Special FOC (Front Office Coordinator) Nancy Calvert, Parish Representative from St Alban’s Annandale, also serves as the...
Covid banner
Covid-19 Operations Update
Due to the current spike in Covid-19 cases in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, we’ve implemented new policies to keep our staff and visitors safe. These...
St
A Motivational Moment at St. Andrew's Lower School
Partnership is a core value here at Samaritan Ministry, we all have something to gain when we join together. This was very apparent at our recent virtual visit...
IMG_0667-1
Thanksgiving Comes Early at NOVA, Northwest, and Anacostia!
Thanksgiving came early on Wednesday, November 17, for the Participants and members of the NOVA team. The bags were filled and prepared by Jane Bishop...
I'm supporting..
Giving Tuesday
Thank you for your support on Giving Tuesday! Giving Tuesday is an annual day-long giving event. It’s a day to promote and support your favorite...
gala after (1)
35th Anniversary Gala
Missed the Gala or want to watch it again? The recording is available below. 35th Anniversary Gala Program On Saturday, November 6th our...
IMG_2568
Tri-Parish Community walk: Empowering our Neighbors in need!
Executive Director David Wolf makes opening remarks Participant Charles Hopkins Executive Director David Wolf and Board President Joe Kolar Participant...
Rtraut
Remembering a Samaritan Saint: Robert Trautman
Robert Trautman lived a long and fulfilled life, but he also helped others do the same. After retiring from his correspondent position...
March On for Voting Rights!
By Louise McCormick As a rural New Yorker by upbringing, the culture shock of coming to Washington, DC initially blew me away. For such a small area,...
ellen compton
In Memory of Ellen Compton-Tejera
As an expression of her faith, Ellen Abbie Compton-Tejera served on the committee that organized and launched Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington (SMGW)...
Samaritan Gala 2023
BECOME A SPONSOR NOW!
2022
2022 Program Results
AAW
The 2023 Change Agent Award
The Samaritan Ministry Change Agent Award is given quarterly and annually to any SMGW staff member – paid or volunteer, full-time or part-time – who gives...
FjOUfKOWYAE3OR-
The Merging of Ministries
At our last Partner Council meeting of 2022 on Nov. 29, we the Council officially approved the merger of Southeast Ministry (SEM) with  Samaritan...
Community-Walk-Instagram-Post
ENN Community Walk
Join Samaritan Ministry and Partners on Saturday, June 25th for a community walk to support the Samaritan Ministry Empower our Neighbors in Need Campaign....
ENN Cover 2022
ENN 2022 In-Kind List
Items can be dropped off at our Northwest Office To receive a tax receipt for your in-kind donation, fill out our form here. Amazon Wishlist Want...
gloria-volunteer-award
Seabury Resources for Aging Recognizes SMGW Volunteers
Our volunteers play a vital role in our mission, and in our community. On Wednesday, May 4th, Seabury Resources for Aging recognized not just one, but...
St
St. Mary’s Lay Assistance Ministry Finds a New Home at SMGW’s Arlington Office
On Wednesday, April 27, the Lay Assistance Ministry (LAM) of Saint Mary’s, Arlington, began meeting Neighbors in Need at the Samaritan Ministry of Greater...
IMG_2684
SMGW's Arlington Office Gets a Facelift!
Our Arlington office looks brand new after repairs done by the Rebuilding Together Arlington team along with volunteers from St. Mary’s Arlington! 52 volunteers...
Homelessness in the DMV
Powered By EmbedPress
2021 Year-in-Review
2021 Results
A Message from Executive Director, Rev. David B. Wolf As I reflect on the last calendar year, I am struck by how much we accomplished, despite the ongoing...
Covid banner
SMGW COVID-19 Guidelines
To keep our staff, participants, and community safe, the following guidelines will apply depending on reported spread of Covid-19. Before visiting any...
BHM22 banner
SMGW's Progress on Racial Equity
Samaritan Ministry has always strived to make lives better. Through the Next Step Program , we’ve been able to give  individuals and families...
IMG_0666
Looking Back: 2021 Holiday Season Recap
The Holiday Gift Card Drive was a huge success, donations exceeded expectations! Because of this we were able to increase the gift card amount given to...
johnny-graduation-1
What’s It Like to Go from Living in a Shelter to Your Own Apartment?
By Jane Bishop  You may remember Johnny, a Mongolian immigrant, and Participant served by the Arlington office. We highlighted his success as...
Volunteer Spotlight: Nancy Calvert
Special Holiday Talent from a Special FOC (Front Office Coordinator) Nancy Calvert, Parish Representative from St Alban’s Annandale, also serves as the...
Covid banner
Covid-19 Operations Update
Due to the current spike in Covid-19 cases in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, we’ve implemented new policies to keep our staff and visitors safe. These...
St
A Motivational Moment at St. Andrew's Lower School
Partnership is a core value here at Samaritan Ministry, we all have something to gain when we join together. This was very apparent at our recent virtual visit...
IMG_0667-1
Thanksgiving Comes Early at NOVA, Northwest, and Anacostia!
Thanksgiving came early on Wednesday, November 17, for the Participants and members of the NOVA team. The bags were filled and prepared by Jane Bishop...
I'm supporting..
Giving Tuesday
Thank you for your support on Giving Tuesday! Giving Tuesday is an annual day-long giving event. It’s a day to promote and support your favorite...
gala after (1)
35th Anniversary Gala
Missed the Gala or want to watch it again? The recording is available below. 35th Anniversary Gala Program On Saturday, November 6th our...
IMG_2568
Tri-Parish Community walk: Empowering our Neighbors in need!
Executive Director David Wolf makes opening remarks Participant Charles Hopkins Executive Director David Wolf and Board President Joe Kolar Participant...
Rtraut
Remembering a Samaritan Saint: Robert Trautman
Robert Trautman lived a long and fulfilled life, but he also helped others do the same. After retiring from his correspondent position...
March On for Voting Rights!
By Louise McCormick As a rural New Yorker by upbringing, the culture shock of coming to Washington, DC initially blew me away. For such a small area,...
ellen compton
In Memory of Ellen Compton-Tejera
As an expression of her faith, Ellen Abbie Compton-Tejera served on the committee that organized and launched Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington (SMGW)...
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