Samaritan Works

01/25/2026

Snow Day! Our office will be closed Monday January 26th to allow our staff to stay safe. Please call 937.638.9061 for assistance.

01/22/2026

The Community Foundation’s Match Day is Moving
The Community Foundation of Shelby County’s Match Day is moving! Traditionally held in late fall, Match Day will now take place in March beginning in 2026.

2026 Match Day:
Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Continuous Growth
What began with 13 organizations in 2017 has grown to 30 organizations in 2026, with even more growth anticipated in the future.

Every year, more an more organizations join us the Community Foundation for Match Day. Planning for this growth, and ensuring we give fair opportunities to all of the nonprofits, requires having a timeline that works for the nonprofits. By moving Match Day, we’re better aligning with the nonprofit funding cycles, and making sure there is funding available for their match.

01/18/2026

Our office is closed Jan 19, in honor of MLK. Please call us Tuesday at 937-638-4545 to ask about our services.

01/16/2026

01/15/2026

Grateful to be a part of such a giving community! Thank you Match Day donors and Shelby County Foundation. These dollars help Samaritan Works provide faith based sober living to those beginning their journey of recovery from SUD. Thank you!

12/23/2025

Packages have been tucked under the trees at all of our houses, Christmas meals have been delivered, and our offices are closed until December 26th. Merry Christmas to you and yours from Samaritan Works. Holidays can be difficult for those in recovery…. Our wish for you is peace in knowing you have family right here! We are proud of you, we are thankful for you, and we hope you have a very Merry Christmas!

12/18/2025

Lori Talbott joins our team as our newest Outreach Coordinator! Lori comes to Samaritan Works with a passion for helping others, and firm belief in our mission to provide faith based sober living. " My name is Lori, and I moved to Shelby County in 2011 from West Virginia. I have truly loved building my life within this community the past fourteen years. Helping others has always been a deep passion of mine, which is why I am so excited to be working for Samaritan Works. This opportunity means so much to me because it allows me to use my own life skills and experiences to support, encourage and make a positive difference in the lives of others" says Lori. Lori's focus will be working with those in the community who are beginning their journey in recovery. She will offer support and guidance during this critical time. We are pleased to bring her aboard, and look forward to what she adds to our services. Please call our offices at 937-638-4545 to begin working with our Outreach Coordinator.

12/02/2025

Arielle and I will be celebrating Giving Tuesday later today by doing our annual Christmas shopping for our residents! This season can be very difficult for those in recovery and your donations allow us to make this season a little brighter for the residents in our three sober living homes! Thank you for your support this Match Day❤️

Samaritan Works — Match Day 2025
Match Day: Tuesday, December 2
Support Samaritan Works during the Community Foundation of Shelby County’s Match Day! Every dollar you give will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to the first $5,000, thanks to sponsors Dave Ross, Dave and Ann Monnier, Evie Bensman, Ed Borchers, John and Julia Frantz, and Ken and Brenda Schlater.

Match Day Use:
Match Day Dollars will be used for our Peer Support Program, transportation costs for residents and to implement several sober recovery activities and events for those in the community and in our homes working on their recovery from addiction.
To learn more about Samaritan Works’ purpose for Match Day, visit: https://commfoun.com/match-day-samaritan-works/

How to Give:
Checks must be made payable to the Community Foundation of Shelby County with “Samaritan Works - MATCH” noted in the memo line or use our Match Day Form, which can be found at https://commfoun.com/match-day
Accepted between Nov. 7–Dec. 2:
• Cash, check, stock, IRA gifts, and fund transfers
• Credit card gifts accepted only on Tuesday, December 2
• Visit https://commfoun.com/donate on December 2 to donate by credit card
Gifts must be received by Dec. 2 to qualify for the match.
Thank you for helping Samaritan Works make a lasting impact through Match Day!

12/01/2025

🌟 MATCH DAY is almost here — and Giving Tuesday is right around the corner! 🌟
Mark your calendars for December 2, 2025, when credit card donations will be open for Giving Tuesday! This is a perfect chance to support Samaritan Works and make TWICE the impact through Community Foundation Shelby County Match Day.
Our residents are working hard every single day to rebuild, grow, and create a life filled with recovery, stability, and hope. Your generosity helps us provide a safe home, life-skills support, transportation, and the daily encouragement our residents need to succeed. 💙
🗓 Important Dates:
✔ Now through Match Day: Early giving is open
✔ 12/2/25 – Giving Tuesday: Credit card donations are available!
✔ Match Day: Help us unlock matching dollars for the men and women we serve
💛 Make your Match Day gift here:
🔗 Shelby Community Foundation Match Day: https://commfoun.com/match-day/
🔗 Samaritan Works Website: https://samaritanworks.org/index.html
🔗 Direct Giving Link: https://commfoun.com/donate/
Every gift, big or small, makes a real difference in the lives of those on their recovery journey. Thank you for standing with us and believing in second chances! 🙌💛
Match Day - The Community Foundation of Shelby County
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Match Day - The Community Foundation of Shelby County
Match Day Season is here! The Community Foundation of Shelby County’s Match Day is a unique opportunity to multiply your impact across many critical areas. Your gift will uplift lives throughout Shelby County. Even more impactful, your gift will be matched dollar for dollar, up to the first $5,000...

Make a Donation Choose from one of dozens of The Community Foundation of Shelby County funds to make your impact. You will be transferred to PayPal’s secure site for processing of your donation and the Community Foundation will send a charitable gift acknowledgement to you. We are a 501(c)(3) orga...

12/01/2025

Accepting applications through the end of this week!

11/25/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from our staff to you! As we work hard to prepare Thanksgiving meals for our residents today, please remember us this Match Day! Donations from Match go to support celebrations like these for those is recovery!