http://goodsamaritancenter.org Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:58:11 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Thanks for the Tasty Treat Good Sam's lucky charm, Joanna Puddister, won donuts and coffee for the whole office last week! It was a great break for the staff who work so hard everyday, to make sure low-income families get the help they deserve! Thanks to EJ ... http://goodsamaritancenter.org/?p=376 A Very Merry Christmas! Good Samaritan is grateful to everyone in the community who donated toys for children who would have otherwise gone without at Christmas. We have truly been blessed by the generosity of donors who made Santa's job easier. Of the 460 children we ... http://goodsamaritancenter.org/?p=265 Hot! Hot! Hot! Good Sam's 2nd Annual "Some Like it HOT" Chili Cook-off and Flea Market Festival was held on Saturday, November 14th. A very special thank you to Kristi Hendrix and the staff at Good Samaritan Midtown. It wouldn't have been an event with out you! This fun event was helped sponsored ... http://goodsamaritancenter.org/?p=234 Thanks to All for Supporting the Balloon Fest! Good Samaritan was once again the beneficiary of the Mississippi Championship Hot Air Balloon Fest. Thank you to all the SPONSORS and staff that helped make it happen. From a party on the Square in Canton to a Special Shape Fiesta, Good Sam had ... http://goodsamaritancenter.org/?p=198 Listen Up! Good Sam Needs FOOD! Due to the state of the Economy, Good Sam is serving more and more in need. Our supply of meat, veggies and canned goods are extremely limited at this time. Good Sam serves at least 250 men, women and children a month with groceries through ... http://goodsamaritancenter.org/?p=192 We had a Scooper Time! Although we did not reach our fundraising goal for the 5th Annual Scooper Bowl Flea Market & All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival, we still had a fabulous time! Many new shoppers found out about our unique resale store - NUTS - Neat Used Things for Sale. A ... http://goodsamaritancenter.org/?p=160 NUTS - Join Us For Happy Hour! NUTS has NEW HOURS! Join us for HAPPY HOUR from 4 to 6 pm for a 15% discount, Wednesday through Friday! Wednesday/Thursday/Friday 10 AM - 6 PM Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM So, help stimulate the economy and stretch your budget, at NUTS - Neat Used Things ... http://goodsamaritancenter.org/?p=151 The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is back in town for two awesome shows on Wednesday, December 17th at the Mississippi Coliseum! After the shows the TSO and Clear Channel Radio will be donating $1 from each ticket sold to Good Samaritan's Christmas Assistance program. Don't miss this spectacular show! Tickets are still available ... http://goodsamaritancenter.org/?p=145 VIP Magazine and Clear Channel Radio are conducting a toy drive to benefit Good Sam! Drop off your new unwrapped items at The Clarion-Ledger, Downtown Jackson at 201 South Congress Street. Deadline for donation drop-offs is December 19th at Noon. http://goodsamaritancenter.org/?p=143 Good Samaritan Went Ballooning! Good Samaritan was once again the beneficiary of the Mississippi Championship Hot Air Balloon Fest. Dozens of hot air balloons led a fun-filled weekend for all to enjoy. From a party on the Square in Canton to a Special Shape Fiesta, Good Sam was truly having fun and ... http://goodsamaritancenter.org/?p=138