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 set of core beliefs that serve as our guiding principles and provide us with purpose and direction. Our values set the tone for all interactions with our community collaborators, including one
another.

1. 
   HOPE for the Housing Insecure
   HOPE is a belief in our individual and collective capacity for growth that sets us on a pathway to selfactualization. When we act with HOPE, we assume best intent with each other as we lean into the possibility of what might be.
2. 
   Heart
   Heart is passion, compassion, empathy, and grace. When we act with
   heart, we embrace and honor internal policies. We internalize and
   integrate learning and development opportunities. We meet people
   where they are, which means that we also accept when someone isn’t
   ready to move on from their current situation.
3. 
   Opportunity
   Opportunity is growth, progress, and a focus on impact. When we take a hold of opportunity, we are agile to the changing needs of unhoused North Texans. This means we are open-minded as the organization evolves and changes, and that we are responsible stewards of donor gifts and community and organizational resources.
4. 
   Perseverance
   Perseverance is persistence despite difficulty. When we persevere, we take on difficult tasks and remain flexible to ensure the best work is done for and by all. This means we remain open and nonjudgmental as we trust each other to try new things and sometimes fail in new ways as we pursue success for our community collaborators.
5. 
   Engagement
   Engagement exists when we are collectively connected to our values,
   purpose, people, and shared passion in such a way that allows us to
   consistently act on our mission. When we engage, we are enthusiastic about our work and the mission of the organization. That means we contribute in whatever way is needed, regardless of the nature of the task at hand. We are flexible and team-focused.

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

5. Community Support
   A grocery-style shopping food pantry and emergency services including rent and utility bill assistance

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.

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