Good Samaritan Ministries & Thrift Store

Good Samaritan Ministries, motivated by Catholic Social Teaching, works in our community to advance family life, human dignity and the common good. We provide services to meet the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of individuals and families of all faiths, especially those most in need.

Areas Served

We currently serve the Helena and surrounding communities.

Impact

Our Assistance Ministry serves as one of the largest providers of financial and in-store assistance in the Greater Helena area.  These services include but are not limited to: rent payments, housing loans and grants, emergency shelter, utility bills, gasoline vouchers for emergency medical appointments, prescriptions, medical dental and vision assistance, infant care needs, home and auto repairs, clothing, furniture, household items and many other needs as necessary.

The Assistance Ministry served over 1,463 households for the 2018-2019 fiscal year.  During this fiscal year, Good Samaritan Ministries provided $252,375.19 in outside financial assistance including but not limited to rent, utility payment, treatment and housing loan/grants, as well as in-store assistance including clothing, furniture and other in store vouchers  to those most in need in the Greater Helena area.

Project / Needs

Good Samaritan Ministries is currently working on the 2019 Fashion Show.  This year’s show will be held at the Delta Colonial Hotel, Saturday October 12, 2019.  This event is a fundraiser that raises money to assist the less fortunate in the Helena and surrounding areas.

Other Fundraising

Good Samaritan is currently reaching out to local businesses in the community in hopes to raise in kind donations and support partners for this event.

How Will The Funds Be Used

The funds raised will be used to continue to serve those most in need whether it be for financial assistance or in-store assistance.