May 2014
Good News! 

     

On May 9th, Good Samaritan Community Services honored San Antonio Businessman and Philanthropist Tom C. Frost at its first Good Samaritan Award Dinner at the San Antonio Country Club.  The evening included a video highlighting Frost's work in San Antonio and South Texas throughout his life, and a presentation of an award symbolizing the parable of the Good Samaritan. 

The event raised more than $100,000 to benefit the life-changing operations and programs Good Sam offers to more than 2,500 individuals and families in San Antonio each year!

Good Samaritan Community Services - Tom Frost
Good Samaritan Award Dinner honoring Tom C. Frost
Video produced by The IMG Studio

Thank You Sponsors!

Heart
      

Soul
Mays Family Foundation
Ms. Flora Crichton
Mr. and Mrs. Bartell Zachry

Strength
The James Donnell Family
Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Robertson

Underwriters
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ayres
Mr. and Mrs. Baker Duncan
The Rev. and Mrs. Cliff Waller

Click HERE to view pictures from the event!
2014 Jones Scholar
 
On May 16th, Good Sam celebrated all 50 of our graduating seniors and announced the 2014 Jones Scholar, Vincent Ross!  Vincent will graduate from Kennedy High School in June and attend Sam Houston State University in the Fall pursuing a degree in criminal justice! 

The Jones Award gives Vincent, and four other of our current college students (pictured from left to right): Adriana Cardenas and Fatima Hernandez, Texas A&M University, Gerry Flota, University of Notre Dame, Vincent Ross, Sam Houston State University, Ezequiel Aparicio, Texas Tech University, $100 each week to spend on everyday living expenses such as books, groceries and transportation. 
Help us Create a Magical Summer!
 
Our six-week summer learning program, "Camp Good Sam," is just around the corner! This summer we are excited to serve youth at seven (7) sites: Alice, Corpus Christi, Pharr, San Antonio (Main Campus and Krueger Middle School), Sonora and Wimberley. 

The learning theme at the main campus in San Antonio is Harry Potter.
 
Help us prepare for summer activities by donating your gently-used copies of Harry Potter books and/or paraphernalia today! 
 
We are also in need of 15 volunteers every Friday morning to help with competitions and activities! To learn more, contact Kathleen Judson at 210-424-2066.

 

Good Sam Glee Club Produces First Musical


On May 23rd, The Good Sam Glee Club performed in its first ever musical production, Beauty and the Beast.  The kids, ranging in ages 7-15, are all participants in the after school program, and signed up for the Glee Club because of their interest in singing.  This was the agency's first musical production, and some of the kid's first time performing for their parents!

 

A big thank you to Good Sam staff members, Whitney Hunt and Jenna Russell for designing the set and directing the performance!  Stay tuned for more productions beginning in Fall 2014!

 
Back to School Bag Campaign

It's that time of year again! In early August, we will need supplies to send more than 400 children and youth back to school in the Fall! This campaign allows each student to have the supplies they need to be confident and prepared to continue their learning in the new school year.

 
Questions? Contact Kathleen Judson at 210-424-2066.

    

Save the date for the 2nd Annual Salsa 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at Port San Antonio!
 
Registration opens on Tuesday, June 2nd! Mark your calendars and visit salsa5k.com to learn more and register!
 
Interested in sponsoring the event? Contact Kathleen Judson at 210-424-2066 to receive your sponsorship packet today!

 

 
   

Thank you to everyone who supported Good Sam during The Big Give SA, San Antonio's first day of giving, on May 6th! With your help, we raised more than $4,000 to benefit the life-changing operations and programs offered on San Antonio's west side to clients working to overcome the impact of poverty.

 

Thank you!

 

 To learn more about how you can support Good Sam throughout the year, contact Kathleen Judson at 210-424-2066.
Giving Thanks   
 
Thank you to all who gave their time, talent and treasure to Good Sam in April and May. We are grateful for all who help us continue to change lives each year! A special thank you to all of the grants recently received:

$20,000 Unrestricted

$50,000 for Youth Development Services

$50,000 for Senior Services

Good Samaritan Community Services
1600 Saltillo Street, San Antonio, TX 78207
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