Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington

Anthony was staying at a local DC shelter after being released from prison. He had been incarcerated for dealing drugs and admittedly had been using drugs for many years before his imprisonment. Anthony was determined to get his life back on track, gain employment, and become a productive member of society so he asked the caseworkers in the shelter where to go to get help with his life goals. One of the workers told him about Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington (SMGW) where he came and got connected with many services. When Anthony came to SMGW he met with a caseworker who determined that he was eligible for many benefits including food stamps and DC health insurance. With help from the caseworkers and volunteers, Anthony applied and was approved for these benefits. After he completed those goals, he began working on his job search. He knew he wanted to work in construction, but did not have enough experience to obtain a good job. Anthony began coming to SMGW to work on the computers to research construction training programs. Eventually he found an apprenticeship program through Goodwill that looked like a good fit, applied and was accepted! Last week, Anthony came back after being absent for several months to inform his caseworker that he finished the program and is now looking for jobs in his new field of work. He expressed that he was so grateful to SMGW and his caseworker for all of the help that was provided.

Anthony, like many of Samaritan Ministry's program participants, made progress with help from the Next Step Program.

We Offer

 

Employment Services

Our professional caseworkers and staff can help you:

• Develop a professional resume;
• Learn how to use computers to search for employment;
• Set-up and use email to apply for jobs;
• Use the Internet to submit on-line job applications;
• Obtain a valid photo ID;
• Select clothing appropriate for a job interview;
• Prepare for job interviews, and
• Receive mail and phone messages from potential employers.

 

Social Services

Our professional caseworers can help you:

• Complete applications for benefits such as SSI and Food Stamps
• Develop a plan to find a place to live;
• Identify and apply to shelters and transitional housing programs;
• Conduct your own search for housing;
• Apply for medical benefits and find medical care;
• Enter detox and recovery programs;
• Make appointments for mental health services;
• Find education and training programs;
• Find legal advice, and
• Develop a personal spending plan  

 

HIV/AIDS Services

• Spiritual retreats;
• Monthly dinners to renew friendships and share news and concern;
• Bereavement support for those losing a loved one to an HIV related illness, and
• Burial assistance funds.

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