Good Samaritans of Garland second murder mystery dinner sold out again! The cast was amazing and the food, provided by San-Tex Catering, was wonderful. And, the silent auction items were competitive. Laughter, fun and relaxation filled the Atrium as the audience enjoyed the evening.
The community came together for an important cause — feeding, helping and serving people in need in Garland, Rowlett and Sachse. An average of 304 new households each month. Monthly average guest visits to Good Same is now 1,802.
Good Sam’s staff, board of directors and volunteers are grateful for the sponsors, donors and silent auction winners. All of them made this event a success.
Presenting Sponsor – AECOM Detective Sponsor – Epiroc
Victim Sponsors – Beau & Patricia Meyer ● Don Cass ● US. Foods ● Epiroc
WhoDunIt Sponsors – ASK Ministries ● RDS Door & Windows ● Champions Group, Inc. ● City of Garland ● City of Garland Water Department ● Garland Fire Department ● Garland Police Department ● Garland Power & Light ● Clopton & Company ● Frost Bank ● Garland Chamber of Commerce ● Micropac Industries, Inc. ● South Garland Baptist Church ● Springcreek Church ● Bob & Cherry Duckworth ● Mike & Gail O’Quinn ● John Holacka ● Bryan & Teria Bradford ● Santini & Glenna Saygidia ● John & Pam Swendig
About:
Good Samaritans of Garland, “Good Sam”, was formed in 1983 from an alliance of several Garland faith communities. The organization’s intent to provide centrally-located services for neighbors in need of assistance. In 2016, the Good Sam’s board narrowed Good Sam’s assistance to providing food with kindness and compassion to our hungry and food-insecure neighbors.
Hunger and food-insecurity are closely related, but distinct, concepts. Hunger refers to a physical sensation of discomfort. Food-insecurity refers to a lack of available financial resources for food at the level of the household.
Many of Good Sam’s housed families are caregivers for elderly parents, raising grandchildren, disabled, or facing a family emergency or other unexpected life challenge. In many circumstances, assistance is temporary and extremely valuable in helping families move forward through a difficult time. Often, food assistance reduces anxiety and helps families from falling further into overwhelming need and hopelessness.
How Good Sam helps is of highest priority. Good Sam’s staff and volunteers welcome all guests with kindness and respect, assuring our guests we are available to help them navigate through a difficult time with food and/or resource assistance. People are our #1 priority!