case studies from…

los angeles

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since launching in april 2022 in los angeles, ca, over 6 care partners have used samaritan to illuminate the path to shelter and stability for angelenos in need.

348 unhoused or housing-insecure residents in the region have since accelerated their pathways to shelter and stability as Samaritan members, leading to outcomes like...

Member Impact to date

45,749

acts of kindness to Members

(messages of support and/or financial gifts)

95%

action step completion rate

$252,025

placed in Members hands

($55.45/Member/month)

5,171

action steps taken

(appointments, applications, case management to-dos)

4,371

touchpoints generated between

Members and professional care

535

needs met

(critical or strategic purchases to open capacity)

384

volunteer
‘samaritans’

322

samaritan
members

30%

improved
self-sufficiency

31

reached life-
changing outcomes

  • Time unsheltered

    2023-06-13

    Joined Samaritan

    2023-06-13

  • Lifecare Visits

    35

    Touchpoints with Care

    35

  • funds from program

    $737.00

    samaritans on team

    737.00

  • outcome

    found relationships
    improved health

I am 62 years old; this is the second time I’ve become homeless. And in all this time, I've never had anyone support me until now. You do not know the joy that this has brought me.

Odilia Soto

Odilia is a 62 year old California resident, mother, and grandmother. Extreme weather conditions and other extenuating circumstances resulted in Odilia becoming homeless twice over the last 10 years, moving from couch to couch in 4 different households. Her dream is to be happy and healthy in her own home. After connecting with samaritan through Eisner Health, Odilia received a rush of support from over 16 supporters, who sent check-in messages, kept up with her, and encouraged her to continue taking case management steps that included attending doctors appointments, therapy, and navigating applications for apartments with housing navigators. Odilia is continuing on her journey to stable permanent housing, and says she s never felt more determined and cared for in her life!

  • Time unsheltered

    2022-11-29

    Joined Samaritan

    2022-11-29

  • Lifecare Visits

    186

    Touchpoints with Care

    186

  • funds from program

    $3,303.00

    samaritans on team

    3,303.00

  • outcome

    found housing

Mr. Richardson

Ms. R joined samaritan through To Help Everyone in 2022 after living in Union Station, with the goal of finding a safe living situation to support his fight against cancer. samaritan supporters rallied with Mr. R after learning about his story, contributing over $1000 to support him in meeting critical needs such as appropriate food, new clothing, and housing applications. With everybody’s help, Mr. R has now found a place to call home!

  • Time unsheltered

    2022-12-15

    Joined Samaritan

    2022-12-15

  • Lifecare Visits

    36

    Touchpoints with Care

    36

  • funds from program

    $971.00

    samaritans on team

    971.00

  • outcome

    found relationships
    self-empowerment

Maria

Maria is 67 year old street vendor and grandmother living with a disability. Severe weather caused her income to become inconsistent, and she now faces eviction. Maria joined samaritan in 2022 through St. John’s Community Health - she has since built relationships with 18 supporters, who she says have helped her receive community support in a dignified manner that would enable her to continue to live independently.

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