The Samaritan Center Email Format
Individual and Family ServicesTennessee, United States11-50 Employees
The Samaritan Center is a small nonprofit in the individual and family services sector based in Ooltewah, Eastern Hamilton County, Tennessee. It provides emergency assistance to residents of Eastern Hamilton County, helping with essentials such as food, rent, prescriptions, and utilities while aiming to address underlying issues and promote self-sufficiency. In addition to direct aid, the organization runs community-oriented ministries, including a thrift shop, a clearance shop, and Toy Connection, a used-toy shop. As part of its work within the nonprofit social services landscape, The Samaritan Center collaborates with local organizations to extend support to families and individuals in need. For example, in 2022 it partnered with Morning Pointe and with the Chattanooga Area Food Bank to coordinate resources and expand access to meals and other assistance.