Samaritan Works

05/07/2026

Thanks Arielle for stepping in this morning to tell our story!

04/27/2026

Samaritan Works Director, Tricia Anderson, speaks during the Power of the Purse event on Saturday at the Historic Sidney Theatre. Samaritan Works was the recipient of a POWER grant. Anderson talked about how Samaritan Works would use the money to help mothers, working to reunify with their children,...

04/27/2026

Our offices will be closed April 29 so staff can attend this event! We will be open Thursday.

04/23/2026

The Shelby County Sheriff's Office would like to warn citizens of a scam that is circulating about warrants and donations.

The scammers identify themselves as a member of local law enforcement. They will call your employer and your home. They create a fake caller ID, which allows them to call you and appear to be calling from a local police, sheriff, or other law enforcement agency. They will demand payment in the form of gift cards, cash or to send money electronically for you to avoid being arrested on a warrant. They will send you to a bail bondsman to make payment. The scammers will send you a paper with instructions on how to send the money (pay your bond.) DO NOT SCAN THE BARCODE AND SEND MONEY!

The Shelby County Sheriff's Office will not call you if you have a warrant. Warrants are handled via paper documentation, typically served in person by a uniformed officer. DO NOT ever agree to meet someone at a strange address, especially someone who calls and demands cash or gift card payment.
We also do not have an "Officer Moore" or any other Deputy calling for a local donation.

Here are a few ways to spot scammers in the act:
• DON'T TRUST CALLER ID
Scammers can manipulate caller ID to look like the call is coming from an official government number. Do not call the number that appears on your caller ID back. Look up the government agency's phone number and call them directly with questions or concerns.
Government agencies won’t call, text, or email you to demand immediate payment.
Nobody legit will ever tell you to pay with gift cards, money transfers, or cryptocurrency.
Never share personal information with anyone who contacts you.
As always, if you are concerned about a phone call, please contact your local law enforcement agency. They will be able to advise you on the situation.
Stay alert and share this information with everyone you know.

03/26/2026

HUGE Thank you to Shelby County Foundation and all who donated to us Match Day 2026! This was a quick turn-a-round from 2025 and Shelby County continues to support this community. Match Day is a crucial part of our ability to provide faith based sober living homes to those in our community in the early stages of recovery from substance abuse. Thank you Shelby County and all who help make our mission possible!!!!

03/16/2026

03/06/2026

Our office is closed today March 6, due to staff illness. We will reopen Monday! For help call 937-638-4545 and leave a message. ❤️

02/27/2026

HUGE thank you to all who have donated so far! Let's keep the momentum going! All dontations must be in to the Community Foundation by March 4th! This Match will go to help those new to recovery, and every dollar counts! Please consider joining us with a Match Day donation so we can continue to support those in our community in recovery!

02/23/2026

It's always so much fun to share what we do with the Shelby County Leadership group! This group toured Amelia and Serenity houses and got to hear first hand what it's like to live in a sober living environment! Thanks for stopping in!

02/10/2026

MATCH DAY IS HERE! Please remember us when making your donations! ON MARCH 4th ONLY!!! Go to www.commfoun.com, click donate to begin your process. You may also visit their website at Community Foundation of Shelby County to download a form! We appreciate your generosity in helping us change lives!!