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Partnership Adds Critical Mental Health Services at Samaritan Resource Center
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-09T12:05:42-05:00October 5th, 2020|
The Samaritan Resource Center (SRC) began an important partnership with Lutheran Counseling Services on October 2, one that provides SRC clients, who are experiencing homelessness...
Samaritan Resource Center Recruits Zeynep Portway for Executive Director
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-09T12:05:42-05:00August 5th, 2020|
The Samaritan Resource Center (SRC) board of directors announced that Zeynep Portway is the center’s new Executive Director. Portway, a workforce development professional and...
Meet Sharon And Kathy SRC’s Volunteers At The Front Desk
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-09T12:05:42-05:00September 5th, 2019|
Meet Sharon and Kathy SRC’s Volunteers at the front desk. They welcome our clients with A smile, kindness, and respect. The SRC is lucky to have you, ladies! Thank you for your time and dedication to the SRC!
Meet Alex, A Volunteer, Cutting Hair For One Of Our Clients
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-09T12:05:42-05:00September 5th, 2019|
Meet Alex, a volunteer, cutting hair for one of our clients. We need more volunteers like him to cut hair for our clients. Thank you, Alex,!
Meet Our Kind Volunteers Alice And Dianne
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-09T12:05:42-05:00September 5th, 2019|
We are so grateful for Alice and Dianne for their volunteer work at the SRC! Thank you for everything you do at the SRC and for being so kind to our clients. It is not easy to assist 65+ clients each day within three hours.
Meet Mary K., our volunteer hair stylist
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-09T12:05:42-05:00September 5th, 2019|
Mary K. a client and a volunteer of the SRC, cutting hair for one of our clients while making him feel comfortable. Thank you, Mary K., for helping others.
Thank you Tom And Quality Carpet Care, For Donating Your Time And Services To Clean 3 Offices And The Conference Room At SRC!
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-09T12:05:43-05:00August 5th, 2019|
Thank you, Tom and Quality Carpet Care, for donating your time and services to clean 3 offices and the conference room at SRC! Tom’s donation of Services was worth over $200! We are so grateful for such generosity.
Track Shack Donates Over 40 Pairs Of Shoes To The Samaritan Resource Center
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-09T12:05:43-05:00July 5th, 2019|
We have great news! Shoes are an item that are desperately needed by the homeless community. Luckily, we receive over 40 pairs of shoes from the Track Shack! They have been donating shoes to the SRC since the summer of 2018.
Carmenza U. Gonzalez, Executive Director Made A Presentation To The President & CEO And Management Team Of Voxx International In Orlando.
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-09T12:05:43-05:00July 5th, 2019|
Carmenza U. Gonzalez, Executive Director made a presentation about the SRC to the President & CEO and Management Team of Voxx International in Orlando. The group donated items to the SRC and is interested in finding a way to volunteer to the SRC.
Dr. Ross, AdventHealth’s Residence Program Provided Medical Services For Our Clients At The Samaritan Resource Center
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-09T12:05:43-05:00July 5th, 2019|
Dr. Ross, AdventHealth’s Residence Program provided medical services for our clients at the Samaritan Resource Center. We are very fortunate to be able to provide medical attention to our clients while they are getting other services at the SRC.
Jacob Donates His Birthday Donations To The Samaritan Resource Center
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-09T12:05:43-05:00June 5th, 2019|
Jacob (pictured here with Sheila Sablain, Operations Directors, SRC) recently celebrated his birthday, and for his birthday he requested donations for Samaritan Resource Center. He brought in two checks to the SRC.
TRS Wireless, Inc., Team Visiting The Samaritan Resource Center
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-09T12:05:43-05:00May 5th, 2019|
TRS Wireless, Inc., team visiting the SRC.
Operations Director, Sheila Sablain Welcomes Volunteers
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-09T12:05:43-05:00May 5th, 2019|
Our Operations Director, Sheila Sablain, providing information and updates to our volunteers before opening time. Thank you, Sheila and Volunteers for your time and dedication to the SRC!
AdventHealth Team Visits The Samaritan Resource Center
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-09T12:05:43-05:00May 5th, 2019|
The SRC was proud to host a tour for a team of seen from AdventHealth to learn more about our medical needs for our clients and propose solutions. Chairman of SRC’s Board, Bill “Roto” Reuter, gave them a warm welcome to kick off the tour.
The Samaritan Resource Center Celebrates Roy’s Birthday
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-09T12:05:43-05:00May 5th, 2019|
Today we are Celebrating Roy’s birthday at the SRC. A few years back, Roy was a client of ours and later volunteered until he was hired by the SRC as the custodian. Roy is never late for work and has not missed a day of work.
Sheriff John Mina Of Orange County Visits The Samaritan Resource Center
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-09T12:05:43-05:00April 5th, 2019|
We had the pleasure to host Sheriff John Mina of Orange County for a tour at the SRC to share with him what the SRC is doing in East Orange County helping the homeless in our community.
AdventHealth’s! CEO’s Jeff Villanueva (East Orlando) And Tim Clark (Apopka) Visited The Samaritan Resource Center
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-09T12:05:43-05:00April 5th, 2019|
AdventHealth’s CEO’s Jeff Villanueva (East Orlando) and Tim Clark (Apopka) visited the SRC to understand our needs and explore potential partnership.
President & Publisher Of The Orlando Business Journal Visits The Samaritan Resource Center
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-09T12:05:43-05:00April 5th, 2019|
Roto Reuter, SRC’s Chairman of the Board giving a tour to Donna Dyson (right), Market President & Publisher of the Orlando Business Journal, Cindy Barr, OBJ and Donna Wyche, Orange County (left).
Samaritan Resource Center’s Executive Director, Carmenza UI. Gonzalez, Shares Story Of The SRC With Members Of Leadership Class 96 At Rollins College
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-09T12:05:43-05:00April 5th, 2019|
The Samaritan Resource Center’s Executive Director, Carmenza UI. Gonzalez, shared the story of the SRC with several members of Leadership Class 96 at Rollins college. We are always thankful for these types of opportunities.
Boy Scouts Golden Eagle Dinner
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-09T12:05:43-05:00April 5th, 2019|
SRC’s Executive Director attending Metro Orlando Boy Scouts Golden Eagle Dinner.
Samaritan Resource Center Garden Harvest
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-12T23:20:44-05:00April 5th, 2019|
We are excited to share with you that David, one of our clients was able to harvest some of the zucchinis he helped planted in the SRC’s back yard. How exciting and rewarding it was for him!
Mayor Jerry Demings Of Orange County Visited The Samaritan Resource Center
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-12T23:20:50-05:00March 5th, 2019|
Mayor Jerry Demings of Orange County visited the SRC for the first time this year! He is committed in helping the most vulnerable residents, Orange County’s homeless population.
Samaritan Resource Center Tour
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-12T23:20:54-05:00March 5th, 2019|
SRC’s Executive Director directing another tour for 13 members of the Apopka Faith Community.
A Happy Day For Two Samaritan Resource Center Clients
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-12T23:21:00-05:00March 5th, 2019|
Another happy day for SRC’s clients. First picture shows one of our clients who worked fixing the bicycle, which was given to him at the end. He is very proud of the work he did on his bicycle!
AdventHealth Community Partnerships Team Visited The Samaritan Resource Center
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-12T23:21:06-05:00February 5th, 2019|
Samantha Olenick with Joan B. SRC (Volunteer) donating items for our clients. Another happy day at the SRC!
Vicmael Arroyo Visits Samaritan Resource Center
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-12T23:21:11-05:00February 5th, 2019|
Vicmael Arroyo, AdventHealth’s Faith Community Coordinator visited the SRC.
A Happy Day At The SRC
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-12T23:21:16-05:00January 5th, 2019|
A happy day at the SRC! We received five boxes of socks donated by BOMBAS! These socks are being given to our homeless through the year allowing them to walk comfortably. Thank you Bombas!
The Orlando Combined Professionals Association Group (CPAG)
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-12T23:21:22-05:00January 5th, 2019|
The Orlando Combined Professionals Association Group (CPAG) members, WID-CFL along with Martin H. Harris Chapter Air Force Association presented to the Samaritan Resource Center (SRC) with proceeds form the 2019 Defense Forum Breakfast.
Homeless Greenhouse Project
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-12T23:21:26-05:00January 5th, 2019|
The Samaritan Resource Center, Inc. (SRC) is very thankful to Lowe’s of Oviedo for the special discount given to purchase materials to build the “Homeless Greenhouse Project” led by Ed Jezisek, Board Member of the SRC.
Commissioner Gomez-Cordero Visited The Samaritan Resource Center
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-12T23:21:32-05:00January 5th, 2019|
Commissioner Gomez-Cordero (left) and guest visited the SRC again. Present John Webb, SRC Board Member and Bill “Roto” Reuter, SRC Chairman of the Board.
Partnership Adds Critical Mental Health Services at Samaritan Resource Center
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-09T12:05:42-05:00October 5th, 2020|
The Samaritan Resource Center (SRC) began an important partnership with Lutheran Counseling Services on October 2, one that provides SRC clients, who are experiencing homelessness...
Samaritan Resource Center Recruits Zeynep Portway for Executive Director
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-09T12:05:42-05:00August 5th, 2020|
The Samaritan Resource Center (SRC) board of directors announced that Zeynep Portway is the center’s new Executive Director. Portway, a workforce development professional and...
Meet Sharon And Kathy SRC’s Volunteers At The Front Desk
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-09T12:05:42-05:00September 5th, 2019|
Meet Sharon and Kathy SRC’s Volunteers at the front desk. They welcome our clients with A smile, kindness, and respect. The SRC is lucky to have you, ladies! Thank you for your time and dedication to the SRC!
Meet Alex, A Volunteer, Cutting Hair For One Of Our Clients
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-09T12:05:42-05:00September 5th, 2019|
Meet Alex, a volunteer, cutting hair for one of our clients. We need more volunteers like him to cut hair for our clients. Thank you, Alex,!
Meet Our Kind Volunteers Alice And Dianne
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-09T12:05:42-05:00September 5th, 2019|
We are so grateful for Alice and Dianne for their volunteer work at the SRC! Thank you for everything you do at the SRC and for being so kind to our clients. It is not easy to assist 65+ clients each day within three hours.
Meet Mary K., our volunteer hair stylist
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-09T12:05:42-05:00September 5th, 2019|
Mary K. a client and a volunteer of the SRC, cutting hair for one of our clients while making him feel comfortable. Thank you, Mary K., for helping others.
Thank you Tom And Quality Carpet Care, For Donating Your Time And Services To Clean 3 Offices And The Conference Room At SRC!
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-09T12:05:43-05:00August 5th, 2019|
Thank you, Tom and Quality Carpet Care, for donating your time and services to clean 3 offices and the conference room at SRC! Tom’s donation of Services was worth over $200! We are so grateful for such generosity.
Track Shack Donates Over 40 Pairs Of Shoes To The Samaritan Resource Center
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-09T12:05:43-05:00July 5th, 2019|
We have great news! Shoes are an item that are desperately needed by the homeless community. Luckily, we receive over 40 pairs of shoes from the Track Shack! They have been donating shoes to the SRC since the summer of 2018.
Carmenza U. Gonzalez, Executive Director Made A Presentation To The President & CEO And Management Team Of Voxx International In Orlando.
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-09T12:05:43-05:00July 5th, 2019|
Carmenza U. Gonzalez, Executive Director made a presentation about the SRC to the President & CEO and Management Team of Voxx International in Orlando. The group donated items to the SRC and is interested in finding a way to volunteer to the SRC.
Dr. Ross, AdventHealth’s Residence Program Provided Medical Services For Our Clients At The Samaritan Resource Center
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-09T12:05:43-05:00July 5th, 2019|
Dr. Ross, AdventHealth’s Residence Program provided medical services for our clients at the Samaritan Resource Center. We are very fortunate to be able to provide medical attention to our clients while they are getting other services at the SRC.
Jacob Donates His Birthday Donations To The Samaritan Resource Center
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-09T12:05:43-05:00June 5th, 2019|
Jacob (pictured here with Sheila Sablain, Operations Directors, SRC) recently celebrated his birthday, and for his birthday he requested donations for Samaritan Resource Center. He brought in two checks to the SRC.
TRS Wireless, Inc., Team Visiting The Samaritan Resource Center
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-09T12:05:43-05:00May 5th, 2019|
TRS Wireless, Inc., team visiting the SRC.
Operations Director, Sheila Sablain Welcomes Volunteers
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-09T12:05:43-05:00May 5th, 2019|
Our Operations Director, Sheila Sablain, providing information and updates to our volunteers before opening time. Thank you, Sheila and Volunteers for your time and dedication to the SRC!
AdventHealth Team Visits The Samaritan Resource Center
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-09T12:05:43-05:00May 5th, 2019|
The SRC was proud to host a tour for a team of seen from AdventHealth to learn more about our medical needs for our clients and propose solutions. Chairman of SRC’s Board, Bill “Roto” Reuter, gave them a warm welcome to kick off the tour.
The Samaritan Resource Center Celebrates Roy’s Birthday
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-09T12:05:43-05:00May 5th, 2019|
Today we are Celebrating Roy’s birthday at the SRC. A few years back, Roy was a client of ours and later volunteered until he was hired by the SRC as the custodian. Roy is never late for work and has not missed a day of work.
Sheriff John Mina Of Orange County Visits The Samaritan Resource Center
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-09T12:05:43-05:00April 5th, 2019|
We had the pleasure to host Sheriff John Mina of Orange County for a tour at the SRC to share with him what the SRC is doing in East Orange County helping the homeless in our community.
AdventHealth’s! CEO’s Jeff Villanueva (East Orlando) And Tim Clark (Apopka) Visited The Samaritan Resource Center
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-09T12:05:43-05:00April 5th, 2019|
AdventHealth’s CEO’s Jeff Villanueva (East Orlando) and Tim Clark (Apopka) visited the SRC to understand our needs and explore potential partnership.
President & Publisher Of The Orlando Business Journal Visits The Samaritan Resource Center
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-09T12:05:43-05:00April 5th, 2019|
Roto Reuter, SRC’s Chairman of the Board giving a tour to Donna Dyson (right), Market President & Publisher of the Orlando Business Journal, Cindy Barr, OBJ and Donna Wyche, Orange County (left).
Samaritan Resource Center’s Executive Director, Carmenza UI. Gonzalez, Shares Story Of The SRC With Members Of Leadership Class 96 At Rollins College
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-09T12:05:43-05:00April 5th, 2019|
The Samaritan Resource Center’s Executive Director, Carmenza UI. Gonzalez, shared the story of the SRC with several members of Leadership Class 96 at Rollins college. We are always thankful for these types of opportunities.
Boy Scouts Golden Eagle Dinner
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-09T12:05:43-05:00April 5th, 2019|
SRC’s Executive Director attending Metro Orlando Boy Scouts Golden Eagle Dinner.
Samaritan Resource Center Garden Harvest
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-12T23:20:44-05:00April 5th, 2019|
We are excited to share with you that David, one of our clients was able to harvest some of the zucchinis he helped planted in the SRC’s back yard. How exciting and rewarding it was for him!
Mayor Jerry Demings Of Orange County Visited The Samaritan Resource Center
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-12T23:20:50-05:00March 5th, 2019|
Mayor Jerry Demings of Orange County visited the SRC for the first time this year! He is committed in helping the most vulnerable residents, Orange County’s homeless population.
Samaritan Resource Center Tour
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-12T23:20:54-05:00March 5th, 2019|
SRC’s Executive Director directing another tour for 13 members of the Apopka Faith Community.
A Happy Day For Two Samaritan Resource Center Clients
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-12T23:21:00-05:00March 5th, 2019|
Another happy day for SRC’s clients. First picture shows one of our clients who worked fixing the bicycle, which was given to him at the end. He is very proud of the work he did on his bicycle!
AdventHealth Community Partnerships Team Visited The Samaritan Resource Center
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-12T23:21:06-05:00February 5th, 2019|
Samantha Olenick with Joan B. SRC (Volunteer) donating items for our clients. Another happy day at the SRC!
Vicmael Arroyo Visits Samaritan Resource Center
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-12T23:21:11-05:00February 5th, 2019|
Vicmael Arroyo, AdventHealth’s Faith Community Coordinator visited the SRC.
A Happy Day At The SRC
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-12T23:21:16-05:00January 5th, 2019|
A happy day at the SRC! We received five boxes of socks donated by BOMBAS! These socks are being given to our homeless through the year allowing them to walk comfortably. Thank you Bombas!
The Orlando Combined Professionals Association Group (CPAG)
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-12T23:21:22-05:00January 5th, 2019|
The Orlando Combined Professionals Association Group (CPAG) members, WID-CFL along with Martin H. Harris Chapter Air Force Association presented to the Samaritan Resource Center (SRC) with proceeds form the 2019 Defense Forum Breakfast.
Homeless Greenhouse Project
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-12T23:21:26-05:00January 5th, 2019|
The Samaritan Resource Center, Inc. (SRC) is very thankful to Lowe’s of Oviedo for the special discount given to purchase materials to build the “Homeless Greenhouse Project” led by Ed Jezisek, Board Member of the SRC.
Commissioner Gomez-Cordero Visited The Samaritan Resource Center
By Zeynep Portway|2021-02-12T23:21:32-05:00January 5th, 2019|
Commissioner Gomez-Cordero (left) and guest visited the SRC again. Present John Webb, SRC Board Member and Bill “Roto” Reuter, SRC Chairman of the Board.