A Season of Loss. A Story of Restoration.
In March 2025, a car accident changed everything for one of our neighbors. He lost his CDL, his job, and soon after, his home...
From the Woods to a Home
At 68 years old, Samantha deserved a home. For over a year, she lived in the woods. The pandemic had taken her job. Housing displacement took the rest...
A Family’s Path to Home
The week of Thanksgiving, a family of three lost their home overnight. Their landlord disconnected the utilities and told them to leave...
Samaritan Resource Center and True Health Launch Street Medicine Initiative to Expand Healthcare Access for Unsheltered Neighbors
ORLANDO, FL – The Samaritan Resource Center (SRC), in partnership with True Health, has launched a new Street Medicine program bringing primary and preventive healthcare directly to individuals experiencing homelessness in East Orlando. The initiative began its first rounds of outreach in October and is already filling a critical gap in care for
Town Hall – 10/16/2025
If you weren’t able to make it to our last meeting, please watch it here for the latest updates and hear from community partners. Many thanks to our partners Housing Connector, orangecosheriff, Pastor Vereen from Elim Baptist Church and Lee Perry with Commissioner kelly.martinez.semrad’s office.
We all must invest in helping the homeless (Orlando Sentinel)
Orange County’s new public camping ordinance bans sleeping on public grounds, leaving many homeless individuals with even fewer options. With shelter beds in short supply and challenges like mental illness, criminal records, and lack of stable employment making housing access even harder, the Samaritan Resource Center has seen a dramatic increase in those seeking
Orlando pop-up veterinarian services for unhoused pets and owners gets visit from national founder
Dr. Kwane Stewart, founder of Project Street Vet, visited the Orlando chapter of his mobile veterinary clinic as part of a multi-city tour, highlighting the nonprofit's mission to provide free medical services for pets of those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The Orlando chapter, led by Dr. Mary Anne Bowen since 2023,
Orange County’s 2023-24 Budget Prioritizes Housing, Mental Health, Children’s Programs, and Public Assistance (Orange County Newsroom)
Orange County’s FY 2023-24 budget focuses on Mayor Jerry L. Demings' "Four Pillars": Housing and Urban Development, Mental Health, Children-Related Programs, and Human Services/Public Assistance. Key investments include affordable housing, mental health services, children's programs, and various human services, enhancing the quality of life for residents. Read the full article for details. Read
Orlando Families Evicted from Mobile Homes as Samaritan Resource Center Rushes to Provide Aid (FOX 35 News)
Families in Orlando were evicted from Lake Downey Mobile Homes, leaving behind belongings and homes they paid for. Samaritan Resource Center and county officials are scrambling to find new housing. The property owner faces millions in fines for code violations. Discover the full story and ongoing investigation. Read More
Zeynep Portway talks about the rising homeless population in East Orange County (Click Orlando)
Discover the growing homeless crisis in East Orange County and the efforts of the Samaritan Resource Center, the only facility offering support in the area. Learn about the challenges faced by the community, the increase in homelessness, and the urgent need for more shelters and affordable housing. Read the full article below. Read
