Samaritan House

For the security guard sleeping in his car. Or the teacher whose emergency room visit put her a month behind on rent. Or the mom working three jobs to make sure her kids have food and clothes. For all who are struggling to make ends meet, Samaritan House is here to help. For over 50 years, Samaritan House has been leading the fight against poverty in San Mateo County. We are the only organization that delivers essential services and personalized support to connect the people living in poverty among us to the full range of resources and services they need. More than just ensuring our clients are fed, clothed, healthy, and housed, we help them create their own stability and remain an active, successful part of the community. Over recent years, more and more families in San Mateo County have been thrust into poverty. From the COVID-19 pandemic, to increasing wealth inequality, to the impacts of inflation and the housing crisis, the financial pressures on our neighbors have grown. Through it all, Samaritan House has been here to help – keeping pace with the demand and opening up new possibilities for people living in poverty. Though the road ahead is uncertain, we remain steadfast to our commitment to helping over 32,000 of our neighbors living in poverty every year. With each action, each conversation, and each new program we develop, we are Fighting poverty. Lifting lives.

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BURLINGAME, CA — Like the heroine of a classic rags to riches story, Maui found herself homeless and trapped in a storm drain in Pacifica. We rescued this sweetie pie in the nick of time from her precarious situation. Now Maui is seeking a home where she will be loved just as she is. Maui is a one-year-old spayed female Black Tabby with shimmery black and silver fur. This demure little gal is still working on her confidence and would do best in quiet home with patient and understanding adopters. Once Maui is comfortable, she loves to give soft little kisses, bat some cat toys and be pet. Are you seeking a gentle tabby to add some purrfection to your life? Ask for Maui ID# A908767. Editor's note: This content was provided to Patch by the Peninsula Humane Society &amp; SPCA.

BURLINGAME, CA — Like the heroine of a classic rags to riches story, Maui found herself homeless and trapped in a storm drain in Pacifica.

We rescued this sweetie pie in the nick of time from her precarious situation. Now Maui is seeking a home where she will be loved just as she is. Maui is a one-year-old spayed female Black Tabby with shimmery black and silver fur. This demure little gal is still working on her confidence and would do best in quiet home with patient and understanding adopters.

Once Maui is comfortable, she loves to give soft little kisses, bat some cat toys and be pet. Are you seeking a gentle tabby to add some purrfection to your life? Ask for Maui ID# A908767. Editor's note: This content was provided to Patch by the Peninsula Humane Society &amp; SPCA.

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