General Information
Samaritan House is a Michigan non-profit tax exempt organization existing to assist our neighbors and has been given 501(c)(3) status by the Internal Revenue Service. It is operated by sixteen Christian churches in the Romeo-Washington-Bruce-Ray, Macomb, Shelby, Armada area. Support comes from the contributions of churches, businesses, civic organizations, and individuals that believe in and want to be a part of this work. We welcome all as a donor, volunteer, or visitor.
Sponsor ChurchesFirst Congregational, Romeo Grace Lutheran, Romeo Heritage Church, Macomb Mountaintop, Ray New Beginnings United Methodist, Washington Our Redeemer Lutheran, Washington Our Savior Lutheran, Armada Romeo United Methodist, Romeo Shepherd's Gate Lutheran, Shelby St. John Lutheran, Romeo St. John Vianney Catholic, Shelby St. Kieran Catholic, Shelby St. Paul Episcopal, Romeo St. Thomas Presbyterian, Shelby Ss. John & Paul Catholic, Washington Washington United Methodist, Washington |
History
For many years, St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church in Romeo provided services to the poor through the establishment of Romeo Community Service Center. In 1994, St. Clement invited other Christian churches in the area to join them in this effort. After several area churches accepted this invitation, a new corporation was formed in January 1995 under the name of Samaritan House.
Community SupportFinancial support comes from many areas: sponsoring churches, private individuals, Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Four County Community Foundation, VFW, Washington and Romeo Lions and Goodfellows, Romeo Kiwanis, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Romeo Community Schools S.E.R.V.E. program, Vacation Bible School, and other community organizations, schools and businesses. As a member of the Macomb Food Pantry, Samaritan House may pick up food twice a month to help stock our food pantry. Additionally, we receive food donations from individuals, churches, schools and businesses. We are recipients of the Can Do Food Drive and the Mail Carrier Food Drive in our area. We receive food and baked goods from DTE Energy Garden, Gass Centennial Farm, Militello's Bakery, Target, Meijer, Westview Orchards, Big Apple Bagels, Sheena's Market, Costco, Chili's Restaurant, Vince and Joe's Market, Sweetheart Bakery and Panera Bread. |
