In this episode of The NonProfit Nook, host Wendy Kidd converses with Dana Riley, the donor relations manager for The Samaritan Inn, North Texas' largest nonprofit homeless program. They discuss the organization's strict yet transformative program requirements designed over its 42-year history, emphasizing financial independence, mental health counseling, and job readiness. Dana highlights the evolution of The Samaritan Inn from serving single men to accommodating families in a purpose-built campus. They delve into the organization's recent takeover of Community Lifeline Services, which includes a grocery store-style food pantry and emergency assistance programs. Dana shares heartening success stories and underscores the critical need for volunteer support and donations. The podcast also provides insights into common misconceptions about homelessness and how to effectively support nonprofit initiatives.

Links:

https://www.saminn.org

https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-samaritan-inn

https://www.instagram.com/thesamaritaninncollincounty/#

https://www.facebook.com/SamaritanInn/

https://saminn.org/haw-week/

https://www.bosslevelengaged.com/services-for-nonprofits-nonprofitnook

https://thenonprofitnook.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@BossLevelEngaged

https://www.instagram.com/thenonprofitnook/

https://flodesk.com/c/G0H0UB

00:00 Introduction to The NonProfit Nook

01:15 Meet Dana Riley: Advocate for the Homeless

02:11 The History of the Samaritan Inn

07:42 Expanding Services: Community Lifeline Center

09:42 Unique Programs and Success Stories

20:02 How You Can Help the Samaritan Inn

23:34 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Mentioned in this episode:

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