Samaritan House’s single room occupancy facility held its grand opening immediately following
the tragic events of September 11, 2001, helping to
bring hope to a somber community. It’s only
fitting that the grand opening of the Villages at
Samaritan House commenced on Friday, December
1, 2006, World AIDS Day.
Once again, it’s an opportunity to shed a glimmer
of hope amid a day of reflection and remembrance.
The symbolism of
the date is important, since we are honoring the memory
of those many lives lost and at the
same time celebrating the courage of persons still
living with the disease, including families with children.
“I am thrilled to see the
signs of the neighborhood we have created in The Villages,”
says Steve Dutton, President and CEO of Samaritan
House. “Watching the folks gather and get acquainted
is very fulfilling.”
 Sixty-six
new one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments were first
opened this summer and were fully leased in just 130
days, evidencing the growing need for service-enriched
housing for low-income persons living with special
needs, including HIV/AIDS. Resident Councils review
and maintain the rules of tenancy on the premises,
ensuring that the property remains a safe and comfortable
living community.
A new playground was completed in the fall of 2006,
to the delight of more than a dozen children already
living at The Villages. There are now more than 90 children at the Villages. Activities are available for
all ages in the Youngman Family Room, and volunteers
are being sought to implement new ideas for programming. 
The official World AIDS Day website
reports that about forty million people are living
with HIV throughout the world, a number that increases
daily. World AIDS Day is an opportunity for people
worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV and AIDS.
Call our Health & Education Coordinator, 817-332-6410,
ext. 197, or email info@samaritanhouse.org for details about resident programs
and related volunteer opportunities.
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