News & Media Stay up-to-date with what’s happening at Good Samaritan Shelter and throughout the county. January 6, 2025San Luis Obispo’s first sobering center helps more than 200 people since openingREAD MORE → November 27, 2024Local Heroes 2024Santa Barbara IndependentHonors Heroes Living Among UsREAD MORE → September, 2024In the Spotlight: The Culinary Training Program with Michael Albright, SM Culinary Kitchen ManagerREAD MORE → February, 2024Session 2 of BridgeHouse Farm’s 2024 Season Veggie Box Subscription runs from February 28 to April 3READ MORE → December, 2023In the Spotlight: The Dynamic Diversion Program – EMPOWERING HOUSING STABILITYREAD MORE → November 14, 2023News Channel 12 Turkey Drive receives outpouring of generosity and community supportREAD MORE → October 23, 2023Turkey Drive: Santa Maria car dealerships collecting donations for Good Samaritan ShelterREAD MORE → September 3, 2023Bridgehouse Farm in Lompoc is ‘Growing Hope’ for shelter residentsREAD MORE → September 1, 2023Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County homeless outreach groups receive millions in VA grantsREAD MORE → June 8, 2023Assemblymember Hart Recognizes Good Samaritan Shelter as Nonprofit of the YearREAD MORE → February 14, 2023Good Samaritan Shelter receives the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara’s 2022 Outstanding Partnership AwardREAD MORE → April, 2020GSS Remains Committed to Serving the Most Vulnerable Throughout the COVID-19 PandemicREAD MORE → March 18, 2020Good Samaritan Shelter COVID-19 ImpactREAD MORE → Media ResourcesFor media questions or photo and logo requests, please contactJessica Berrih, Development Coordinatorjberrih@goodsamaritanshelter.orgFor more information about Good Samaritan, visit our About Us page, see our mission, meet our executive team, and visit our programs page. Download