The excerpts below describe some of Samaritan House's successes. Click the links to get the full stories.
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"Trials"
and Triumphs by Christian Piatt |
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Allen Plaster doesn’t look you in the eye, don’t take it personally.
Retinitis rendered him nearly blind several years ago, affecting his ability
to drive, and seriously hindering his efforts to work independently. More
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"I
Came Here to Die..." by Christian Piatt |
| Fifty-one
year old Judy M. has spent much of her life in hospitals. However, most
of that time was spent as a nurse, caring for the needs of others. For
twenty years, she worked in emergency rooms and intensive care units,
helping those who were clinging to life. More >> |
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Gaining
a Positive Attitude by Michael W. |
I am a
31 year-old gay white male, and I've been living with HIV for 12 years.
I used to live in Dallas, but I became a resident of Samaritan House
in December of 2003. When I got here, I was so far gone that I was at
death's door. I had all but given up on life. More
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Windows
of Opportunity by Christian Piatt |
| Larry’s
life experience before coming to Samaritan House did not require much
interaction with computers. Having worked for years as a live-in nanny,
he favored interaction with people over machines. While he had always
intended to learn how to use a computer, life had never provided him with
an opportunity to expand his learning base. More >> |
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Home
Away From Home by Christian Piatt |
| Cirilo calls
Samaritan House “home,” although his family is hundreds of
miles away in Guerrero, Mexico. At 61 years old, he has seen and done
more than most people will experience in a lifetime. He doesn’t
speak English, yet he finds comfort in the friendships and support he
has found at Samaritan House. More >> |
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Making
Great Strides by Christian Piatt |
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first time I met Jack, his appearance made a distinct impression upon
me. His wheelchair was not the initial thing I noticed, maybe because
I knew he was limited in his mobility ahead of time. What drew my gaze
immediately was the fuzzy, lopsided leopard-print hat he donned upon his
sleek, bald head. More >> |
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Genesis...
A New Beginning by Carole Fong Kutchins, MS, RD, LD Nutrition Consultant |
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Genesis Program, developed by Samaritan House, enables residents and others
living with HIV/AIDS to transition into independent living situations
through education, counseling and support. After just two years in existence,
the program is proving to be more successful than anyone could have imagined.
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On
The Road to Recovery by Christian Piatt |
| James
had plans for the future. He attended Texas A&M University for three years,
and worked to maintain an independent and comfortable lifestyle. Things
weren’t easy, but he had hope. More
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A
New Kind of Hustle by Christian Piatt |
Jerry has lived more in his life than most people ever will, or probably ever care to. He considers his current role as a leader among the residents at Samaritan House to be a blessing, especially compared to the hell he faced before he came. In this two-part article, Jerry recalls how his street game led him to Samaritan House. More >> |
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