This annual event is our biggest fundraiser of the year and provides us with an opportunity to thank and publicly acknowledge those who have gone above and beyond for our program and its efforts to end the cycle of homelessness that many men, women and families are experiencing in our community.

Our Gala Chairperson, Sarah Lake, has formed a volunteer Gala Committee that will meet regularly to plan and prepare for our annually anticipated event.  This will be Mrs. Lake's final year as Gala Chair and her goal in 2010 is to  raise more than last year’s record breaking total of $200K and to bring stronger awareness to the community of the issues facing those who are experiencing homelessness in Collin County.

The event website will soon be published and those who are interested in attending will be able to register their reservations and purchase sponsorships as well.

For more immediate information regarding our Gala or to inquire about sponsorships, please contact Molly Castillo at (972) 542-5302, ext. 232 or mcastillo@thesamaritaninn.org.

Take a Hike!
 for your community
March 27, 2010
Heard Museum
1 Nature Place
McKinney, TX  75069

The Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Santuary will host Take a Hike! for your community again on March 27, 2010.  Last year's event was well attended and 2010 can be just as fun and exciting. 

By registering to Take a Hike!, you will be helping The Samaritan Inn to raise $10 per adult and $3 per child. More information will be provide soon regarding the 2010 event but feel free to learn more by visiting last years event information site. 

Annual Run for Cover
April 17, 2010
Stonebridge Beach Club
6203 Virginia Pkwy.
McKinney, TX 75070

On April 17, 2010, 3E McKinney will present the 7th Run for Cover event benefiting The Samaritan Inn at the Stonebridge Beach Club in McKinney.

The 1K will start at 8:00am, the 5K at 8:10am and the 10k at 8:20am. The 5K and 10K races are certified and all races will be timed by Race Chip Timing worn around your ankle. Awards will be given to the overall male and female winners in the 5K and 10K, and age group awards will be in 5 year increments; every participant in the 1k will receive a finishers medal.

Register HERE and enjoy a fun day with music, prizes and awards! If you register before April 10, 2010, you will be entered into a drawing to win a 40" 1080p LCD HDTV, compliments of John Pollock, Inc. The drawing will take place after the race. You must be present to win.

19th Annual Collin Classic
June 12, 2010
McKinney North
High School
McKinney, TX

The 19th Collin Classic is a rural bicycle rally that will start and finish at the McKinney North High School on Saturday, June 12, 2010. Routes ranging from 4 miles up to 60 miles will be offered. This annual event attracts families, weekend warriors and avid cyclists to celebrate life in a day filled with fun.

There are 7 routes mapped out, and 2500 cylcists and 200 volunteers are expected to attend and particpate in this high energy event produced by Fun Bikin' Enterprises. There are several levels of sponsorships available with benefits including logo placements, inclusion in all print advertising and media releases and all event newsletters. More benefits are available and are dependent on the level of sponsoship purchased; between $5000 and $1000. 

The Collin Classic is rated "Best Rally of 2009" by Phast Times News and it was included in the "Best 100 Rides in the USA" by Bicycling Magazine.......and this year, all proceeds benefit The Samaritan Inn!!

Please contact Molly Castillo at (972) 542-5302 or mcastillo@thesamaritaninn.org for more information regarding sponsorships or participation.