James Samaritan

Every child deserves to be seen, valued, and protected. Whether through fostering, mentoring, volunteering, or simply encouraging a caregiver, each of us has an opportunity to make a difference.

❤️ How have you seen someone stand in the gap for a child recently?

We are excited to announce that our annual Cutz & Kicks Back to School outreach event will expand into Washington Parish in Franklinton on July 29th, in addition to our St Tammany event, which will be held on Aug 2nd!

Thank you to our Community partners for making this event possible:
BRUSHED FRANKLINTON: top notch hair salon which will provide fresh hair cuts for each student
MOVING MOUNTAINS MINISTRY: outreach organization which will provide school supplies for each student
JAMES SAMARITAN: we will be providing brand new shoes for each student.

This event serves students currently in the foster system, along with their foster families.

Student Registration link: https://form.jotform.com/261654991398171

Would you like to sponsor this event, please email Melissa Breedlove, our community outreach coordinator at [email protected].

Or simply give towards this event at the following link, and specify "Cutz & Kicks": https://jamessamaritan.org/donate/

Celebrating the Men Who Show Up

During Universal Father's Week, James Samaritan honors the fathers, foster fathers, adoptive fathers, grandfathers, mentors, and caregivers who choose to make a difference in a child's life.

Some became fathers by birth.
Some became fathers by choice.
Some became fathers by opening their hearts and homes to children who needed safety, guidance, and hope.

At James Samaritan, we see the impact of caring men every day—men who attend school events, help with homework, offer encouragement, teach life skills, and provide the steady support every child deserves.

To every foster dad, kinship caregiver, mentor, volunteer, and father figure: thank you for showing up. Your presence changes lives.

One caring adult can change a child's future.

Happy Universal Father's Week!

Happy Flag Day from James Samaritan 🇺🇸

Today we honor the American flag and the freedoms it represents. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve our community, support foster families, and walk alongside children who need hope, stability, and encouragement.

As we celebrate Flag Day, we are reminded that a strong nation is built through compassion, service, and caring for one another—especially our most vulnerable children.

Thank you to the foster parents, volunteers, donors, and community partners who help make a difference every day. Together, we are creating brighter futures and strengthening families.

"Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth." — 1 John 3:18

Wishing you a blessed and meaningful Flag Day.

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Another James Samaritan Day At The Lake successfully in the books! What fun to love on these families!

James Samaritan Day at the Lake!