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Whether it's a Good Samaritan Society resident who went skydiving or another who's making quilts for villages around the world, inspirational stories happen every day at Good Samaritan Society locations across the country.
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May 24, 2013
The Good Samaritan Society has had the honor of serving many veterans during its more than 90-year history. Earlier this year, nine Society staff members trudged through brutal desert conditions to honor those veterans and raise money for charity as participants of the Bataan Memorial Death March. The annual Bataan Memorial marathon takes place... Read more
Mar 13, 2013
The Good Samaritan Society is benefitting from and helping to make active retirement dreams real for many people across the country. Those dreams often include finding ways to continue living meaningful lives by helping others in need. Here are a few examples of people who are doing just that. Living by the Golden Rule Berny Hawley volunteers... Read more
Feb 25, 2013
Story by Mary Divine, photo by John Doman for Pioneer Press in St. Paul, Minn.Excerpt re-published with permission from Pioneer Press It was Christmastime, three or four years ago.The line at the Stillwater Post Office snaked through the lobby and down the steps to the front door.Customers balanced stacks of cards and packages. They checked... Read more
Dec 13, 2012
By Bettie Miller Source: Brainerd Dispatch, Photographer: Joey Halvorson When I was contacted by the [LivingWell@Home] research group, I had not been home very long after having open heart surgery. Being able to live in my own home was something very important to me, so I agreed to have a nurse come by and explain the program. The Good... Read more
