Good Samaritan Blog
Good Samaritan Assists Young Men & Women Aging Out of Foster Care
In years past it wasn’t uncommon for young men and women “aging out” of Missouri’s foster child program to receive not much more than a large plastic trash bag for their clothes and a “good luck” pat on the back, leaving many of them without further support to help them along in their path to successful adulthood.
When a DIY Project Goes Wrong
Taking Ownership: When a DIY Project Goes Wrong Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Have you ever had a DIY project that we were working on go wrong?
Travel back to 1999…
I want to take you back to 1999… The world was in a frenzy about Y2K being right around the corner, Star Wars Episode I – The Phantom Menace released to mixed reception, the Game Boy Color was the hit toy of the holidays, and the New York Yankees won their 25th World Series Championship. Here at Good Samaritan, 1999 was a very important step forward for how we served youth in foster care with the start of our Transitional Living Program.
Never Drop the Santa Act
Let’s be honest. The holidays are stressful. It’s easy to forget what makes them special. That feeling all but disappears when you are gathered-together with your family. A lot of our youth have never experienced sitting around the kitchen table with their whole family for a big Thanksgiving feast, or the pure bliss of a tree full of gifts on Christmas.
“I wish I could’ve just been a kid”
“I wish I could’ve just been a kid” Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Do you remember the pure joy of waking up on Christmas morning? The sun
Suicide Prevention Month – Shining a Light of Hope
You may have heard that September is Suicide Prevention Month, and we believe recognizing how you feel is the first step toward healing. When working with youth who have experienced trauma this can be a high hurdle for our therapists, but with enough education, strong relationships, and a safe environment, we can break down those barriers.
With Help from Hillcrest: How a Partnership With One School Helps Our Youth
With Help From Hillcrest: How a Partnership With One School Helps Our Youth Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Youth in foster care face unique challenges when working
Russ, the 9th Boy: From Former Youth to Mentor
I’d like to introduce you to Russ. Russ was the 9th boy here at our Specialized Care program at our Ranch location– he was there in 1959! And for Russ, his time at the Ranch was transformative. So much so that he returns each year to give back to the youth currently in our program.
Bridging the Gap: How Good Samaritan Stands Out in the Nonprofit Landscape
What makes Good Samaritan unique? How do we stand out when there are so many amazing non-profits out there doing life-changing work? What unique gap do we fill?
National Foster Care Month: Meet Drake
National Foster Care Month: Meet Drake Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Earlier this month, I had the privilege of talking with Drake, a former resident of our
Celebrating Our Graduates!
Celebrating Our Graduates! Facebook Twitter LinkedIn With seniors around the country celebrating their high school graduation, I wanted to share a statistic with you: just
Happy Mother’s Day!
Celebrating Mother’s Day at Good Samaritan Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Happy Mother’s Day! Mothers are essential to our lives. I’m Ariel, an intern here at Good
Round Up for the Ranch 2023
Round Up for the Ranch 2023 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn On April 14th, we hosted our biggest event of the year – Round Up for the
Child Abuse Prevention Month: Breaking the Cycle
Child Abuse Prevention: Breaking the Cycle Facebook Twitter LinkedIn April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. At Good Samaritan Boys Ranch, breaking the cycle of abuse
Laura’s Home: A Safe Place for Girls
Laura’s Home: A Safe Place for Girls Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Did you know that we have a group home just for girls? In the decades
Celebrating Our Good Samaritans
Celebrating Our Good Samaritans Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Have you ever heard the story of the Good Samaritan? A man is lying injured on a road,
Round Up for the Ranch: Get the Details
Round Up for the Ranch: Get the Details Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Our biggest event of the year, Round Up for the Ranch, is just around
An 18-mile bike ride in 47 mph winds!
An 18-mile bike ride in 47 mph winds! Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Have you ever ridden a bike 18 miles in 47 mph winds? I sure
Thank You Children’s Trust Fund!
Thank You Children’s Trust Fund! Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Have you ever had a laundry list of home projects you need to tackle? And as you
Celebrating Love at Good Samaritan this Valentine’s Day
Celebrating Love at Good Samaritan Boys Ranch this Valentine’s Day Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Happy Valentine’s Day from Good Samaritan Boys Ranch! Today, we celebrate the
