Fundraising Events
Sponsor A Child
May - July 2025
Help Kids at The Samaritan Inn Have a Summer of Learning, Joy, and Growth Summer learning for children experiencing homelessness is essential because homelessness significantly impacts children’s development, leading to various physical, emotional, and academic challenges. Without access to consistent education, safe spaces, and enriching experiences, many kids fall further behind academically and emotionally during […]
Paddles for a Purpose Pickleball Tournament
July 12, 2025
Why Play? All tournament proceeds benefit The Samaritan Inn, a comprehensive housing program serving unhoused individuals and families in North Texas. Founded in 1984 as a 10-bed shelter, we now serve up to 226 residents, one-third of whom are children. Our youth attend summer camps through our partnership with McKinney Courts camp and Impact Activities. […]
Education at the Inn
Education at the Inn
August 2025
Through our Success in Motion program, Education at The Inn empowers adult residents at The Samaritan Inn to pursue learning, growth, and long-term self-sufficiency. Your generous support helps provide access to essential educational tools, GED preparation, financial literacy, career readiness courses, and one-on-one coaching. Together, we’re helping residents build brighter futures, one lesson at a time.
North Texas Giving Day
September 18, 2025
North Texas Giving Day is an annual online giving event that supports non-profits across the North Texas region. Organized by the Communities Foundation of Texas, this 18-hour fundraising event usually takes place in September and encourages people to give back to their community by donating to their favorite local charities. Since its inception in 2009, […]
Homeless Awareness Week
November 2025
The Samaritan Inn is proud to celebrate Homelessness Awareness Week the best way we know how, benefiting our Residents through the support of our community! During Homeless Awareness Week, we will be partnering with a different local business each day where a portion of their sales will be donated to our programs. Need a coffee […]
Giving Grace
Giving Grace
December 2025
This year-end, you can give the gift of support to a family at The Samaritan Inn with a one-time donation or monthly donations. Each day, those battling homelessness in Collin County come to The Samaritan Inn for our comprehensive program, and the gift of grace. Your support can transform the life of a man, woman, […]
Hearts for Hope: A Compassion Initiative
February 2026
Hearts for Hope is a heartfelt initiative designed to encourage and support the essential needs of our residents at The Samaritan Inn. This campaign combines acts of generosity and compassion, providing resources like counseling, meals, and shelter essentials while also offering opportunities to uplift residents with messages of encouragement and hope. Together, we can make […]
Inn Bloom
April 2026
Thank you for joining and supporting us at INN Bloom 2025! We will see you next year! Photo Gallery
Donation Drives
Men's Personal Care
July Donation Drive
July 2025
The Samaritan Inn is excited to announce our July donation drive. Our monthly collection drives help us to ensure our Residents’ needs are met throughout the year. This month, we are collecting personal care and hygiene products for our male Residents. Please see below for a list of needs and contact our volunteer coordinator at […]
Women's Personal Care
August Donation Drive
August 2025
The Samaritan Inn is excited to announce our July donation drive. Our monthly collection drives help us to ensure our Residents’ needs are met throughout the year. This month, we are collecting personal care and hygiene products for our female Residents. Please see below for a list of needs and contact our volunteer coordinator at […]
New Baby Supplies
September Donation Drive
September 2025
The Samaritan Inn is excited to announce our September donation drive. Our monthly collection drives help us to ensure our Residents’ needs are met throughout the year. This month’s drive is focused on all things new baby supplies! Please see below for a list of needs and contact our volunteer coordinator at volunteer@saminn.org with any […]
Volunteer Events
Teen Serve Day
July 26, 2025
The Samaritan Inn offers quarterly Teen Serve Days, providing an excellent opportunity for students aged 13-18 to volunteer and make a difference in their community. These events are typically held on Saturdays, last for about two hours, and have 25-30 spots available per event. Teen Serve Days are a fantastic way for young people to […]
Family Serve Day
July 26, 2025
Family Service Days at The Samaritan Inn are a wonderful way for families to volunteer together and instill the values of community service in their children. These events are open to children aged 5 and above, who can serve alongside their parents. Held one Saturday per quarter, each session lasts for about two hours. There […]