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PRESS RELEASE
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                         

Contact:        Howard Dahlka
                      Samaritan Inn
                      (972) 542-5302

MEADOWS FOUNDATION GIVES $200,000 FOR THE SAMARITAN INN’S
NEW BUILDING RENOVATION FUND
Grant Completes $600,000 Funds Goal

McKinney (November 27, 2002) – The Samaritan Inn today announced that the Meadows Foundation has approved a grant in the amount of $200,000 for The Inn’s “Making More Room at the Inn” fund drive that began in March, 2002. The grant caps the $600,000 goal that the Inn projected to purchase and renovate the county’s minimum-security prison facility located on Highway 5 just north of 380. The building was purchased from the county in August, 2002 for $100,000. The $500,000 balance of the funds goal is designated to remodel the building for The Inn’s purposes.

Work has begun to ready the new building for move-in. A team of about 100 people from Grace Community Church in Plano have prepped the building for renovation. The abatement project begins December 2 and is projected to be completed by Christmas. In December, the Home Builder’s Association will be informing The Inn of their captains for the renovation process. A new architectural design by Omniplan Architects has been donated. The new plan will better meet the needs of families and individuals staying at The Inn with added laundry and shower facilities for each wing, a freestanding front porch with bench seating, a library and a more spacious design.

The Meadows Foundation is a private philanthropic institution established in 1948 by Algur H. and Virginia Meadows to benefit the people of Texas. The Foundation’s mission is to assist the people and institutions of Texas in improving the quality and circumstances of life for themselves and future generations. Since its inception, the Foundation’s assets have grown to over $800 million. It has dispersed over $430 million in grants and direct charitable expenditures to over 2,000 Texas institutions and agencies.

The Samaritan Inn is the only homeless shelter in Collin County. It plays a critical role in community efforts to help disadvantaged individuals and families. In addition to emergency shelter and meals, the Inn provides

  • Homelessness prevention
  • Case management
  • Supported transitional living
  • Women’s support
  • Art therapy
  • Alcoholics Anonymous
  • Legal counseling
  • Financial counseling
  • Parenting classes
  • Mental and Medical health referrals
  • Employability workshop

The Samaritan Inn’s mission is “to provide transitional refuge to homeless families and individuals of Collin County who desire self-sufficiency; and to provide temporary emergency shelter to families and individuals in crisis.” Support The Inn’s continued efforts to grow with community need. Mail donations to: The Samaritan Inn, P.O. Box 541, McKinney, TX  75070.