At Samaritan Ministry we define success one next step at a time. Each participant sets their own goals, to overcome their unique obstacles. Some achieve success in the more traditional sense, moving on to self-sustaining lives. Others require additional support and may return to us to take additional next steps. All participants are determined to make their lives better. In the end, the successes are theirs, not ours. We guide, support, encourage, and coach, but they do the heavy lifting. All successes, both large and small, are celebrated.
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Participant Success Stories
A Saint Patrick’s Day to Remember
On a very cold and rainy March 17, Jane Bishop, Arlington Lead Caseworker,...
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,...
Charles Hopkins' Story
Charles Hopkins: “All In”
Meet Charles Hopkins, a July 2020 graduate...
Next Steps & New Chapters: former participant Antoinette Green!
Some readers of In Step will recognize Antoinette as a member...
Antoinette Green
Antoinette Green, a native Washingtonian, discovered Samaritan Ministry...
Faye Busingye: “Learning Together”
In mid-2017, Faye Busingye had a few goals in mind: learning how to...
Goal Achieved! Clarence Hooper
In 2015, Mr. Clarence Hooper wanted to make a change in his life. Rather...
"Good Place; Good Help": Robert Preucel
In September of 2016, Mr. Robert Preucel (name changed) came to the...
Reclaiming Ones' Humanity: Wayne Pointer
Submitted by smgwcommunications on April 2, 2018 – 11:22am
Wayne...
Determined to Succeed: Timothy Tyler's Story
Every day, participants walk through the doors of Samaritan Ministry...