Simi Valley Samaritan Center

🎉 10th Annual Food & Toy Drive for the Samaritan Center! 🎁🍽️

Join DEMI FOX Your Realtor and Broker Owner at High State Realty in spreading LOVE and helping those in need! There is still time today!

📅 Date: November 2
⏰ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
📍 Location: Coyote Hills Park (275 Valley Gate Rd, Simi Valley)

Bring your family, donate non-perishable food items and toys, and enjoy a day filled with fun activities for all ages!

Activities:
Toy & Food Collection Booths: Drop off your donations
Coloring Contest: Kids can get creative, and the winners will receive exciting prizes!
Family Fun Zone: Enjoy activities like pumpkin decoration, games, craft table.
Photo Booth: Capture a moment with fall-themed props.
Coffee & Snacks Station: Free refreshments

WINNERS OF OUR COLORING CONTEST WILL GET

🏆1st Prize: 2 Passes to Disneyland
🏆2nd Prize: Movie tickets
🏆3rd Prize: Gift basket with Underwood Farm passes

Let's make this season special for our community! 🌟

For more information visit www.demifoxandco.com/10thannualfooddriveandtoydrive

Click the link to read about the latest happenings in our October Newsletter! 💙💙

Newsletter | Samaritan Center

Our November Dinner Site Schedule is now up! 🎃

If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness and food insecurity, you can visit these locations during the designated times to receive a hot meal!

Please call our office (805) 579-9166 for any questions or inquiries.

'Tis the food drive season! 🧡💛🤎

Huge thank you to Global Safety for coming out to the Samaritan Center to train our staff members on what to do if there is an active shooter. Global Safety empowers your team to save lives and was developed to address the complex challenges of an active shooter event.

For all inquiries for Global Safety please email [email protected]

The Samaritan Center is pleased to have the support of Operation Gobble, a Thanksgiving program administered by Golden State Water Company. The Samaritan Center was recommended by Assemblymember, Jacqui Irwin! We are so grateful for her continued support.

For 34 years, the philanthropic program has provided funding for Thanksgiving meals for families with limited resources across California. 🦃

Thank you, Golden State Water Company and Jacqui Irwin, for your donation!

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To RSVP please visit https://forms.gle/iuinERDhaTGABXef6
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Today is the last day to nominate the Samaritan Center!

The Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is currently inviting nominations recognizing excellence for the 2024 Non-Profit Organization of the Year. This award recognizes an active non-profit organization in the community that has made a genuine contribution to better the lives of others in Simi Valley.

We kindly ask you to take a moment to nominate the Samaritan Center for this prestigious award and help us continue making a difference in our community. To those experiencing homelessness and food insecurity this year the Samaritan Center served over 18,600, assisted 12 clients in finding employment, placed five homeless individuals in housing, and debuted a new food pantry which allows clients to shop for their individual needs!

The Samaritan Center has been proudly serving the community of Simi Valley for 31 years and we hope to continue to help those in need for many years to come!

Visit the link below to nominate us today! 💙
https://form.jotform.com/62016064612142

Tickets are now available to purchase for this year's Winter Wonderland Fundraiser Festival! 🎄❤

Visit the link below to get yours today!
https://samaritancentersimivalley-bloom.kindful.com/e/winter-wonderland-fundraiser-festival-

We are overjoyed to share that the Samaritan Center has been featured in the Acorn and voted as the Best Nonprofit Organization in Simi Valley & Moorpark! Thank you to everyone who voted! 💙🤩

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If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness and food insecurity, you can visit these locations during the designated times to receive a hot meal!

Please call our office (805) 579-9166 for any questions or inquiries.

The Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is currently inviting nominations recognizing excellence for the 2024 Non-Profit Organization of the Year. This award recognizes an active non-profit organization in the community that has made a genuine contribution to better the lives of others in Simi Valley.

We kindly ask you to take a moment to nominate the Samaritan Center for this prestigious award and help us continue making a difference in our community.

The Samaritan Center has been proudly serving the community of Simi Valley for almost 31 years and we hope to continue to help those in need for many years to come! 💙

🚨 2025 Salute to Excellence Nominations are OPEN! 🚨
The Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors invites you to submit nominations recognizing outstanding achievements in our community! 🌟
🏆 Categories:
1️⃣ 2024 Business of the Year
2️⃣ 2024 Businessperson of the Year
3️⃣ 2024 Non-Profit Organization of the Year
4️⃣ 2024 Community Volunteer of the Year
5️⃣ 2024 Emerging Leader of the Year (21-40 years old)
Help us honor those who have made a genuine impact on Simi Valley through their contributions and dedication.
Nominations Deadline: October 11, 2024 ⏳
🔗 Follow the Link to Submit Your Nominations https://form.jotform.com/62016064612142
Let’s celebrate excellence in our community!

We're so excited to invite vendors to register for a booth at this year's Winter Wonderland Fundraiser Festival hosted by the Samaritan Center!

If you or someone you know is interested you can register or find more details by scanning the QR code or visiting the link below! 🎄

https://samaritancentersimivalley-bloom.kindful.com/e/winter-wonderland-fundraiser-festival-

We have a Planned Giving Seminar held virtually coming up on Wednesday, October 16th! To RSVP please visit
https://forms.gle/iuinERDhaTGABXef6

Planned Giving Seminar | Samaritan Center Save the date for the Planned Giving Virtual Seminar!

Huge thank you to Takeda Thousand Oaks for spending an afternoon deep cleaning the kitchen at the Samaritan Center! ❤️ Our kitchen is well-loved and used to make hot breakfasts throughout the week to serve those experiencing homelessness and food insecurity.

Thank you also to the morning group from Takeda that helped with our Food Pantry! We are so thankful for all your hard work!

Meet this month's Client Story, Jack!

Jack heard about the Samaritan Center after connecting with Buddy Nation in Ventura County. Originally from Moorpark, Jack became homeless after moving to Simi Valley from briefly living in Arizona. After meeting with his caseworker, Jessica, Jack mentioned how grateful he was to have access to the shower and laundry facilities. He was also able to receive hot meals, clothing and supplies for him and his service dog, Frodo. The Samaritan Center also happily provides Frodo with dog food and treats. Jack mentioned how deeply he cares for Frodo and does everything in his power to ensure he is well taken care of.

While attending case management Jack's caseworker, Jessica, was able to assist Jack with resume building and interview preparations. Recently, Jack was able to find employment at Spirit Halloween! Jack also mentioned that being able to use the Samaritan Center's mailing address was highly beneficial while navigating employment opportunities. The Samaritan Center was also able to provide Jack a bus pass in order to get around Simi Valley.

Most notably, with the help of Jessica, Jack recently made the Permanent Supportive Housing List and is currently awaiting a match! When asked what has been something he's liked about the Samaritan Center, Jack stated "Everyone is caring from volunteers to staff, and everyone tries to make sure clients get everything they need to be happy and healthy."

We are so excited for Jack and his new job, and we will continue to support his journey in finding housing! Thank you for sharing your story, Jack!

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The holiday season is coming up soon! Save the date for this year's Winter Wonderland Fundraiser Festival! We are so excited to announce more details to come! 🎄❄️

Tomorrow is this year's Bingo Marathon Event hosted by the Knights of Columbus in Simi Valley! Don't miss out on a chance to call "BINGO!"

Lunch will be provided. Walk ins welcome! To sign up or view more details click on the link below!

https://kc5803.org/marathon

Huge thank you to the Girl Scouts and their family and friends in Simi Valley for hosting a Food Drive & Supplies for the Samaritan Center! We appreciate all your hard work and kindness! 💙😁

I'ts not too late to sign up for the Bingo Marathon this Saturday, September 7th! 🤩🎉

Click the link below to sign up today!
https://kc5803.org/marathon

There is still time to get your tickets! Join us next Saturday (Sep 7) for the greatest and biggest Bingo Marathon in Simi Valley. Organized by the Knights of Columbus Simi Valley Council 5803 in support of the Samaritan Center. We can’t wait! Pre-order your buy ins here: https://kc5803.org/marathon

www.simibingo.com

Thanks to 99.1 The Ranch for having us at the studio this afternoon to talk about the upcoming Bingo Marathon on Saturday September 7. And thanks to Rick and the Knights of Columbus Simi Valley Council 5803 for organizing this amazing fundraiser in support of the Samaritan Center. We’re very grateful and can’t wait to play Bingo! For details and buy ins visit simibingo.com.