Who We Are

The Samaritan Inn was founded in 1984 as a 10-bed single men’s homeless shelter. Since then, it has grown to become one of the largest shelters for our unhoused neighbors in North Texas. We serve single men, women, and families. We have the capacity to serve up to 226 residents.

Our Values

At The Samaritan Inn, our values are the core beliefs that guide our actions and decisions. These values set the tone for all interactions with our community collaborators:

1. 
   HOPE for the Homeless
   We believe in our individual and collective capacity for growth, setting us on a pathway to self-actualization. HOPE is future-focused, bold, and actionable.
2. 
   Heart
   We act with passion, compassion, empathy, and grace, embracing internal policies and development opportunities.
3. 
   Opportunity
   We focus on growth, progress, and impact, staying agile to the changing needs of unhoused North Texans.
4. 
   Perseverance
   We persist despite difficulties, remaining flexible to ensure the best outcomes for our community collaborators.
5. 
   Engagement
   We are collectively connected to our values, purpose, and people, consistently acting on our mission with enthusiasm.

What Makes Us Different

We are committed to creating a community where residents, employees, volunteers, and donors can come together in the spirit of generosity and helpfulness. Our program is built on empowerment. We believe empowering our community is made possible when all North Texans’ physiological, safety, love and belonging, and esteem needs are met.

The Samaritan Inn Provides:

1. Basic Needs
   Shelter, nourishment, and clothing for our residents

2. Safety Needs
   Career coaching, employment opportunities, and access to medical and mental health resources

3. Love and Belonging
   A supportive and inclusive community

4. Esteem Needs
   Respect, recognition, and encouragement to help individuals achieve their goals

We promise to engage with dignity in every relationship, ensuring that all interactions are grounded in the mutual sharing of spirit, treasure, and resources. Our comprehensive services provide a pathway to self-actualization for all our community collaborators.

At The Samaritan Inn, we are a community of generous helpers dedicated to creating a North Texas in which all people are empowered to contribute to our shared society. Thank you for joining us in this mission.