Samaritan House in Action!

Childcare provider Charla Guiwits poses with Sam House children and their Olympic torches. The children marched in a procession to celebrate the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Childcare provider Charla Guiwits poses with Sam House children and their Olympic torches. The children marched in a procession to celebrate the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Carol Hall, owner of Paper Mermaids, leads a Halloween craft. Residents and older children decorated their own jack o lanterns.

Carol Hall, owner of Paper Mermaids, leads a Halloween craft. Residents and older children decorated their own jack o lanterns.

Valerie shows off her pumpkin, which was the crowd favorite. Her princess pumpkin was inspired by her favorite TV character Honey Boo Boo.
Valerie shows off her pumpkin, which was the crowd favorite. Her princess pumpkin was inspired by her favorite TV character Honey Boo Boo.

County Commissioner Bill Hall reads to little Jaida, making sure to "do all the voices" as per her request. Executive Director Lola Jones looks on.

County Commissioner Bill Hall reads to little Jaida, making sure to “do all the voices” as per her request. Executive Director Lola Jones looks on.

Residents and staff celebrated November with a thankful tree craft project.

Residents and staff celebrated November with a thankful tree craft project.

Homemade Christmas cards helped to raise funds for Samaritan House during the holidays. The "trees" are made from the hand and foot prints of 6 year old Madison.

Homemade Christmas cards helped to raise funds for Samaritan House during the holidays. The “trees” are made from the hand and foot prints of 6 year old Madison.

The children enjoyed an early visit from Santa who, along with many generous community donors, brought joy to Samaritan House.

The children enjoyed an early visit from Santa who, along with many generous community donors, brought joy to Samaritan House.

The "Big Girls" enjoyed their gifts: one a cupcake making kit and another  hair dye and a hair straightener. Just goes to show you're never too old for Santa!

The “Big Girls” enjoyed their gifts: one a cupcake making kit and another hair dye and a hair straightener. Just goes to show you’re never too old for Santa!

 

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