Case Management
Case Management, Counseling and Referrals Client Services is the first point of contact for nearly all individuals and families Samaritan House serves. Our case managers evaluate the financial, health, housing, educational and career needs of our clients and determines what services will help them reach stability. We partner with the County as well as other […]
Financial Empowerment
Our Financial Empowerment Program is here to help you build your money management skills and access financial services. With the support of our program staff and knowledgeable financial volunteers, you can get the help you need to open a bank account, understand your credit report, reach financial goals, and more, all at no cost to […]
School Programs
We have a range of opportunities for involvement based on the age of children, individual or group participation as well as the depth of support to us – from one off drives or fundraisers, to involvement for a full school year. We are unable to host school volunteer groups but are able to provide the […]
Holiday Program
Our Holiday Program runs throughout October, November and December. We want our clients and their families to share in the joy of the season without risking their financial security. Everyone deserves the opportunity to join with their neighbors and make lasting memories during this special time. Thanksgiving Services We serve more than 1,000 hearty Thanksgiving […]
Housing & Shelter
Homelessness Prevention Samaritan House helps families avoid homelessness with emergency rent and assistance with utility bills. Rental assistance continues to be one of the most important and common needs of our clients as it allows families to avoid eviction and remain in their homes. This is one of the least costly and most effective services […]
Worker Resource Center
The main goal of the Worker Resource Center is to give workers a safe place from which they can seek work from local employers. Workers can also attend English as a Second Language classes given by volunteer instructors. Samaritan House is not an employment agency. We provide this safe environment free of charge to both […]
Children’s Programs
Samaritan House’s Children’s Programs distribute items for free, so our low income clients do not put their financial security at risk to provide essentials for their kids. We understand how a happy and healthy childhood contributes to achievement throughout life. Samaritan House supports our families with children in a range of different ways, so that […]
Food Services
Samaritan House is the largest truck-to-table food distributor in San Mateo County. In FY 2022-2023, we prepared and distributed over 4.8 million hot meals and bags of groceries for our neighbors facing food insecurity. Our kitchen, pantry, and dining services fill a gap between the need for food and the ability to obtain the meals […]
Health & Dental
Two highly respected free clinics provide a medical home to low-income and uninsured individuals residing in San Mateo county. This enables them to access the health care they need without accumulating the disabling debt often associated with healthcare expenses. The clinics offer comprehensive, integrated services, including primary and specialty medical, dental, vision, and mental health […]
School Programs
We have a range of opportunities for involvement based on the age of children, individual or group participation as well as the depth of support to us – from one off drives or fundraisers, to involvement for a full school year. We are unable to host school volunteer groups but are able to provide the […]