Samaritan
for a person in need
Have a team of supporters to help keep you moving forward and money to help you meet your needs.
more than a smart wallet.
Samaritan connects you to more than just the financial resources you need. Samaritan enables you to set goals around your housing and health, and also connects you to a team of supporters to help you meet these goals.
our seattle pilot results:
People and organizations who have signed up to give to members.
our seattle pilot results:
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Members who reported improving an area of their life.
our seattle pilot results:
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Members who got into housing, employment, etc. through their Samaritan Smart Wallet.
your story matters.
When you don't have a home, it can be hard to find what you need to move forward. Maybe "no" is the most common word you hear on any given day. Perhaps you see people pretending you don't exist or that they're too busy to lend a hand.
We are truly, truly sorry.
there are 14,613 samaritans in seattle
(and many more around the country) who want to help share this burden with you. Everyone needs a team. If you could use one, ask a care provider you know about helping you sign up for Samaritan.





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Laura Now-Housed Beacon Holder
Sometimes, you can feel really invisible and it can kind of feel a lot of times like there's no help out there. It was just nice to have people be like 'Yea, we really want to help.'
Chuck Now-Housed Beacon Holder
This makes me feel like there's somebody out here who actually wants to help.
Heidi Miller Beacon Holder
This is another lifeline. It’s awesome. Makes me feel almost normal again. Like part of the human race almost.
Nicole S Now-Housed Beacon Holder
This is the first time in seven years people have seen me for who I am, not what I look like or come from.























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