Austin Samaritans

Austin Samaritans is dedicated to improving the human condition in God's Larger World. Through collaboration with churches, non-profits, and organizations of benevolence, we connect resources & talent to the needs of people in the areas of health, education, and rescue.

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Earth Day

There are several positive aspects to yesterday's Earth Day celebration of ecology and conservation. One positive concept of Earth day is that we are reminded that there is more to our lives than just the stuff inside our own borders. There's a whole Earth out there that could use our help. Or as we like to say at Austin Samaritans, out there in God's Larger World.

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  • 23 Apr 2009

Friends and Family

Austin Samaritans has been refurbishing and redistributing computers from donated parts for several months. Here is an exerpt from a letter we recieved recently that demonstrates how something we might discard can help keep distant families united...

Dear John,

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  • 22 Apr 2009
Sponsor a Child - Change a Life.
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HELP US REACH OUR GOAL of 80 additional sponsored schoolchildren in 2009, that would bring our total to 330. Sponsorship levels begin at $25/month and provide school supplies and meals for kids in need. We now have 12 new sponsored children which is 15% toward our goal.
Contribute when you shop at Randalls.
ATTENTION RANDALLS SHOPPERS One short visit to the customer service desk is all it takes to have Randalls or Tom Thumb automatically contribute to Austin Samaritans every time you shop. Just designate #11898 Austin Samaritans as your preferred Good Neighbor.
Travel with Us - Experience the Joy.
AUSTIN SAMARITANS TEAMS UP each year with churches around Austin to visit Nicaragua and Guatemala. Travel with us and feel the joy of reaching out and helping those so desperately in need.
Online Donations
AUSTIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION in partnership with Austin Samaritans, provides a means to donate online to Austin Samaritans. All major credit cards accepted.

Photo Galleries

Surgical procedure at the El Samaritano Surgical Center Students perform for visitors at Santa Rosa school
Santa Rosa kitchen was renovated with funds from Austin Samaritan donors. Dr. John Abikahaled and Dr. Nour Sirker with laproscopic equipment donated by Austin Samaritans

Nicaragua 2008.2

In October, 2008 Austin Samaritans and friends visited Nicaragua. During the visit, they visited Villa Esperanza and the group home within Villa Esperanza built with funds from Austin Samaritans donors.

We also visited Mercado Oriental -- the feeding program run by Rev. Matthew Jun, and The El Samaritano surgical center.

Jim is in his element among all the donated computers. Volunteers busy sorting and organizing the generous donations received by Austin Samaritans.
Keith places the top on a warehouse table. Supplies are unboxed and categorized in the warehouse.

Work Day 2008

With the Austin Samaritans warehouse prepared for receving supplies, we welcomed enthusiastic volunteers on May 3, 2008

One set of volunteers helped prepare a shipment of medical supplies bound for Nigaragua later this summer. Other volunteers helped to off-load, categorize, and organize many generous donations, while still others installed computer network cabling.

La Chureca Medical Clinic Dr. Leslie with medical supplies provided by Austin Samaritans. Computer lab that are much appreciated, but in need of updating.
Bill, Claudia and John pose in front of the Austin Samaritans childrens home at Villa Esperanza rescue center. Workers at La Chureca sifting through garbage for a living.

Nicaragua 2008.1

In March 2008, Austin Samaritans and friends visit The El Samaritano Schools and clinics near La Chureca, the Managua city dump.

Residents receive medical attention, clinics are given medical equipment, and schoolchildren recieve much needed supplies.