Samaritan Works

02/17/2026

Match Day 2026 is in full swing! Please check our The Community Foundation of Shelby County to donate to us this match! Every dollar helps those in recovery living in our sober living homes. Help us continue to change lives! Thank you so very much!

02/10/2026

MATCH DAY IS HERE! Please remember us when making your donations! ON MARCH 4th ONLY!!! Go to www.commfoun.com, click donate to begin your process. You may also visit their website at Community Foundation of Shelby County to download a form! We appreciate your generosity in helping us change lives!!

02/06/2026

Big THANK YOU to all who supported us in 2025! Match Day 2026 is now open! Please consider us again so we can continue to support those in our community in recovery! Every dollar saves lives! All donations must arrive by March 4th! See the link below on details and how to donate! Thank you for your support ❤️

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

You make the difference!!
Behind every thriving program is a donor who chose to invest in possibility. Match Day empowers you to amplify your impact by supporting the organizations working every day to serve Shelby County. Your gift helps nonprofits move from ideas to action—creating meaningful change now and building a stronger future for all.

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!