Good Samaritan Shelter

03/18/2026

Good Samaritan Shelter's San Luis Obispo Sobering Center in partnership with Cal Poly Campus Health and Well Being was on site to offer support to attendees at this years St. Fratty's Day 2026 celebration with Sober Up Spaces. With 3 spaces offered and monitored by Good Samaritan Sober center professionals, San Luis Obispo County EMT providers, and additional support staff, approximately 600 individuals were served with everything from hydration and snacks, to medical transport to appropriate facilities for further care. We would like to extend a heart felt thank you to our community partners as well as the attendees who trusted us with their safety during the festivities as we are committed to promoting best practices and providing support to those in need for many more years to come!

03/12/2026

EVERY VOTE COUNTS! Please consider joining us in supporting our entry for our communities Best Non Profit! The Good Samaritan Shelter offers a wide range of services to meet the needs of the community, including emergency shelter for adults and families, family shelter, permanent housing with supportive services, social model residential detoxification, outpatient drug and alcohol treatment, mental health services, residential perinatal treatment, children's after school programming, clean and sober living homes, SSVF for veterans, and more! You can also visit us at goodsamaritanshelter.org for more details.
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03/12/2026

We had an outstanding show of community support at the grand opening of our Good Samaritan Shelter Food For Good programs newest addition, the Good Samwhich food truck! This is a social initiative that creates employment and job training opportunities while generating resources that support programs serving people experiencing homelessness in our community and those working toward recovery and stability. We would like to extend a special thank you to the Women's Fund of Santa Barbara and other contributing members for their unwavering support in making this project possible as well as the Good Samaritan Executive Board, Executive Team, and all of our committed staff who work tirelessly every day to serve those in need.

03/02/2026

Good Samaritan Shelter is excited to launch its very first Good Samwich food truck with a ribbon-cutting celebration on Tuesday, March 10, from 12–2 p.m. at the beautiful Old Mission Santa Barbara.

This new venture—part of our Food for Good initiative—creates paid, hands-on job opportunities for people working toward long-term employment in the food service industry, all while supporting vital homeless services in our community.

✂️ Ribbon cutting: 12:30 p.m.
🙏 Special blessing by Father Larry Gosselin, OFM
🥪 Light bites and samplings available

This first truck was made possible thanks to a generous grant from the Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara and is the first of two planned trucks that will expand job training and sustainable revenue.

01/06/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at Good Samaritan Shelter! Thank you for being part of a community that shows up with compassion and care. Here’s to another year of hope, healing, and home.

12/09/2025

🎁 Join Deckers Brand Showcase for 12 Days of Giving! 🎁
Shop with purpose and support Good Samaritan Shelter.

On Sunday, December 14, Deckers Brand Showcase will generously donate 40% of all sales to help Good Samaritan Shelter provide emergency, transitional, and affordable housing — plus vital recovery services — for our neighbors across the Central Coast.

Browse your favorites from UGG®, HOKA®, Teva®, and more while making a real impact in our community.

🗓 When: December 14, 11:00am–5:30pm
📍 Where: 6601 Hollister Avenue, Goleta

Come shop, give back, and spread some holiday cheer! 🎄✨

12/02/2025

If you haven’t given yet, there’s still time to change a life.

Every gift helps provide safety, stability, and support for individuals and families experiencing homelessness and recovery challenges.

Thank you for standing with Good Sam — today and every day. 🤍

12/02/2025

It’s Giving Tuesday! 💙💛

Today we’re sharing our new 30-second commercial — a look at the hope and healing your support makes possible at Good Samaritan Shelter. This Giving Tuesday, your support opens doors for people experiencing homelessness. From safe shelter to supportive services, every gift makes a difference.

12/01/2025

Giving Tuesday is almost here! Tomorrow, you can help provide emergency, transitional, and affordable housing for our neighbors in need. Every gift counts toward hope, stability, and a fresh start.

11/20/2025

Turkey Drive update! 🦃🔥
The community is showing UP today, and we’re feeling the love. A huge thank you to United Way for their generous donation — and shoutout to everyone driving through to drop off turkeys and food. Even our turkey mascot is out there cheering folks on! 🚗🦃💛

There’s still plenty of time to join in:

📍 KCOY Studios, Santa Maria — until 7:00 PM
📍 Grocery Outlet, Lompoc — until 6:00 PM
Or donate online anytime at goodsamaritanshelter.org

Every donation stays local and makes a real difference for families this holiday season. Let’s keep the momentum going! 🙌💙

11/20/2025

We’re officially underway! 🦃💙
A heartfelt thank you to Brown & Brown Insurance for their generous donation and longtime support of the Good Samaritan Turkey Drive. They’re helping us make sure families across the Central Coast have a warm holiday meal.

Want to join in today?
📍 KCOY Studios, Santa Maria — 6:30 AM–7:00 PM
📍 Grocery Outlet, Lompoc — 7:00 AM–6:00 PM

You can bring a turkey, non-perishable food, or a monetary donation.
Or donate online at goodsamaritanshelter.org — all contributions stay in our local community!

11/18/2025

Our work is about people—and this week, one of our clients was featured in a beautiful story on KEYT. Stories like this remind us what a difference compassionate care can make.

As Thanksgiving approaches, we’re preparing meals for clients across all our programs, from Recuperative Care to emergency shelter and supportive housing. Our annual Turkey Drive (Nov 20) helps make this possible.

Please watch the video, share this post, and help us spread the word.

Good Samaritan Shelter is helping its clients who have medical and housing needs through its recuperative care program.