Meet "Smarty Marty!" "Smarty Marty" is this month's Client Feature at the Samaritan Center! About eight months ago, "Smarty Marty" first learned about the Samaritan Center through a local church. While he prefers to keep his personal journey private, he was eager to share what the Samaritan Center has meant to him. "Smarty Marty" has traveled to many places throughout his life and says he finds beauty and something unique everywhere he goes. These days, he and his service dog

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We extend our sincere gratitude to the entire parish community at St. Peter Claver Church for your incredible generosity during your recent donation drive. Thanks to your support, we received many of the items from our most-needed list, helping us continue to serve our neighbors with dignity and care. Your kindness and compassion truly make a difference in our community

Meet Daniel! Daniel is this month's Client Feature at the Samaritan Center! Since coming to The Samaritan Center, Daniel has found more than essential services. He has built meaningful community connections and discovered a support system that has helped him feel less alone while experiencing homelessness. He also shared his appreciation for the Center's shower and laundry facilities, which have made a significant difference in his daily life. A passionate photographer and vi

At the Samaritan Center, volunteering is not only something our community members do for others — it’s also a meaningful way many of our clients give back while building confidence, connection, and purpose. Clients who are connected with their caseworker have the opportunity to volunteer at the center while also earning helpful resources such as gas cards or bus passes. For many clients, especially those living out of their vehicles or navigating transportation challenges, th

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Did you attend Second Chance Prom and take a photo at the photo booth but forget to grab a digital copy? Email us at info@samcentersv.org and we would be happy to send your memorable prom photo your way!

Kicking off National Volunteer Week by celebrating the heart of the Samaritan Center—our volunteers 💙 We simply would not be who we are without their dedicated time and effort. These photos highlight just a few of the incredible individuals who support our food pantry, each playing an important role. From signing in clients, to pulling cold items for distribution, assisting as guests move through the pantry, and helping load groceries onto carts and into vehicles—every role

A behind-the-scenes look at our Pantry Coordinator hard at work 💙 She is sorting fresh produce in preparation for tomorrow’s food pantry, helping create a system where individuals can choose the items that best fit their needs—supporting dignity and reducing food waste. The Samaritan Center hosts two weekly food pantries: 🥕 For those experiencing homelessness: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00–10:30 AM 🥦 For housed individuals facing food insecurity: Tuesdays or Thursdays, 11:00

This week we were grateful to welcome a member of the Community Behavioral Health team to the Samaritan Center to share valuable resources with our community. They are dedicated to providing quality mental health care to underserved communities, offering a wide range of services including therapy, psychiatry, and medication management—with both in-person and telehealth options available. For more information visit cbh.us Thank you for partnering with us to support the well-be

Last month Church of Rocky Peak selected the Samaritan Center as one of 50 community service projects across Simi Valley and neighboring areas. A dedicated team of more than 15 volunteers worked tirelessly to complete several impactful improvements, including reorganizing the supply barn, extending the ramp handrail to enhance safety, repairing the damaged pantry doorway, and installing sump pumps to help prevent flooding during heavy rains. Their hard work and teamwork made

Shoutout to Heart and Mind Co-Op of Simi Valley for coming together to make hygiene bags and generously donating them to the Samaritan Center. Your kindness and commitment to the community truly make a difference

A big thank you to the Ventura County Public Defender team for visiting the Samaritan Center today and providing important resources and information to those we serve. We appreciate your partnership and commitment to our community!

This week, our Backpack Medicine team of dedicated doctors, nurses, and Behavioral Health staff came together to provide essential medical care and testing through outreach to members of the unhoused community in Simi Valley. We were grateful for the opportunity to serve alongside community leaders including Ventura County Supervisor Janice Parvin, County Executive Officer Dr. Sevet Johnson, and Deputy Executive Officer and Homelessness Solutions Director Kimberlee Albers, al

Today we celebrate the strength, resilience, and dreams of women everywhere. We are so grateful for our continued collaboration with Soroptimist International of Simi Valley, whose mission to help women and girls live their dreams makes a meaningful impact in our community. We also celebrate and appreciate our incredible women volunteers and the resilient women we serve who are experiencing homelessness. Together, we are proud to support and uplift the women and girls of our

Meet Kim! Kim is this month's Client Feature at the Samaritan Center! Kim had been coming to the Samaritan Center for many years prior to experiencing homelessness, regularly visiting the food pantry. She is also a cancer survivor, having navigated significant health challenges before facing housing instability. In the summer of 2025, Kim’s life changed unexpectedly when she was forced out of her home due to flooding repairs. This sudden displacement led to a traumatic period

Our grocery driver volunteers go above and beyond to make food rescue possible. Sometimes using their own vehicles, they visit local grocery stores to pick up rescued food and ensure it reaches our community safely and quickly. Because of their hard work, good food does not go to waste and more neighbors have access to the nourishment they need. We are incredibly grateful for every mile driven, every load carried, and every moment given.

This week, our community is taking part in the annual Point in Time Homeless Count, a vital effort to better understand the number of individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The data collected through this count helps identify critical needs and ensures that appropriate services and resources can be planned, funded, and delivered where they are needed most. Our staff participated by meeting one on one with clients to gather information, distribute hygiene kits, an

This evening is dedicated to celebrating the meaningful impact that donors and volunteers have made in the lives of individuals and families experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. Their generosity and commitment are the reason this work is possible, and it is an honor to recognize and celebrate their contributions. The program will include heartfelt remarks, inspiring stories, and opportunities to connect with fellow donors and volunteers who share a passion for the m

Remember your prom night? The glitz, the glamour, the music, the magic of dressing up and dancing the night away? Now, you can do it all again — but this time, your night can make a real difference. Second Chance Prom is a unique, elegant, and nostalgic evening for adults, complete with dancing, photo booths, raffles, crowning of the Prom King & Prom Queen of Compassion, and all the excitement of prom — but with a purpose. All proceeds go to The Samaritan Center, supporting l