Cynthia - At long last, Cynthia has found hope. From age 10, when she began following her family’s pattern of drug use, she has known nothing but addiction and incarceration; but at Samaritan House she has learned to value herself and to dream of a better future. More

Dede and JD - Romance can bloom even in the most difficult of circumstances. When Dede first came to Samaritan House and set eyes on JD, she knew he was the one for her. In May 2008 Dede and JD exchanged vows in a lovely wedding celebrated not only with their own families, but also with their new family at Samaritan House. More

Syleenia’s storybook life – a supportive family, college education, lovely children and successful teaching career – fell apart when her husband left her. Heartbroken, she tried to escape her sadness in the bars instead of seeking help. More

Thomas lived a chaotic life, especially after he was diagnosed as HIV-positive. He could never imagine what it would be like to live a different way, but that changed once he got to Samaritan House. Volunteering led to a job in the maintenance department. More

Charles has always been a worker and a giver. His first family job, at age six, was milking the cow and gathering eggs. After serving in Vietnam, he trained as a plumber at the Fort Worth Trade School and pursued a long career as a licensed plumber. More

At 16, Roger was “a spoiled rich kid with a Pontiac TransAm.” He earned an Associate’s degree in computer science and worked in computer support and programming while raising a child of his own and two stepchildren. A swift downward spiral left him homeless for three years. At Samaritan House he has found a home and a family, and new purpose in his life. More

Morris never had the luxury of a secure place in his family. Rejected by his family because of his sexual orientation, Morris helped his family learn to accept him; but when he was diagnosed with HIV, they once again withdrew. More

Tony walked from Florida to Fort Worth. A former professor and Director of Environmental and Occupational Safety in a large university hospital, he was diagnosed as bipolar and given appropriate medication after he reached Fort Worth. At Samaritan House Tony feels he is home at last, is employed as an adjunct professor and gives back by participating in the Agape Church Supper Club. More

Dawn had a rough start. Her mother died of an overdose when she was five; her father was shot down on the street. The aunt who raised her was beaten so severely by her husband that Dawn had to call an ambulance for her. More

Billy is one of the most trusted members of the Samaritan House community. As an employee of the maintenance department, he has access to every room on the campus and drives the agency’s vehicles; as a resident of the Villages and active volunteer, he functions as an extra “parent” for his neighbors’ children during field trips. More

Booker - Booker wants to be a writer. As a child he liked school and was a good student, but when his mother left his abusive alcoholic father and moved the children into the projects, Booker dropped out of school.More