Samaritan

We are so grateful to have been a grant recipient of a portion of the Tornado Relief funds from the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region.

Samaritan will spend the coming weeks and months addressing the needs for mental health support following the destructive storms last month.

Through our walk-in crisis support and our fee assistance, our counselors will be able to reach and connect with more of our community members who have been impacted by the tornado. Our professionals are ready to walk alongside our neighbors as they begin the process of not only healing from the emotional grief, but also the rebuilding of their homes, businesses and lives.

Thank you, from the bottoms of our hearts, for supporting our work.

August 6 | Grants Awarded from the Community Response Fund

$326,500 has been awarded in grants to local nonprofit organizations supporting tornado relief and recovery efforts.

Cumulative grants awarded total as of August 6: $581,500

For a list of grant recipients, visit: https://cffoxvalley.org/2026-tornado-community-response-fund -of-grant-recipients

This list will be updated every Thursday.
United Way Fox Cities | Oshkosh Area Community Foundation

Today’s adolescents are growing up in a world shaped by artificial intelligence, social media algorithms, constant digital connection and rapidly changing technology.

The question is, how do we help young people stay grounded, connected and emotionally healthy?

We can't wait to dive more into this important conversation at our Creating Hope workshop on October 22nd. Samaritan leaders will share trends they are noticing firsthand and share practical ways that communities can support young people with compassion and understanding.

Thank you to Hayley Tenpas at WHBY for having us as guests on today's Focus Fox Valley segment.

We greatly appreciate the opportunity to spread awareness of Samaritan's walk-in crisis support for those impacted by the storms.

➡ If you were impacted by the storms and need someone to talk to, stop into Celebration Church Fox Valley in Menasha (400 3rd St.) this evening from 6pm-8pm to meet with one of our counselors for free.

How does your donation help Samaritan?

Whether it's helping us purchase tissues for our counselors' offices or supporting translation services during a session, every dollar donated has a lasting impact.

For just $10 each month over the course of a year you can...

💙Support a counseling session for a child
❤ Support a counseling session for an adult
💚Provide 3 months worth of tissues for counseling offices
💛Provide a preventative wellness screening for a student
🩵 Help us supervise a counselor in training

We couldn't do this important work without our incredible supporters. Thank you for helping us provide transformative mental healthcare that promotes healing for so many individuals in our community.

To donate or to learn more, visit our website below!

Our gratitude to MacLeod Hageman and NBC 26 for sharing our Walk-In Crisis Support initiative.

Walk-in support from our counselors is available Wednesday evenings now through at least September 2nd.

📍Celebration Church Fox Valley in Menasha
🗓 Now through September 2nd
🕕Wednesday evenings 6pm-8pm
💲 No cost

Samaritan offers free support for Fox Valley storm survivors As Fox Valley communities continue recovering from last month’s devastating storms and tornadoes, one neighborhood counseling organization is stepping in to provide emotional support for those affected.

Today, on National Nonprofit Day, we honor and celebrate the contributions of our Samaritan Board Members.

From joining our planning committees and attending events, to dedicating time and effort to our strategic direction, our board members are at the heart of everything we do.

Thank you for not only believing in our mission, but for prioritizing mental health in our community. 💚

Thank you:
Jenny Swanson, Ivy Wendland, Amy Otis, Joann Noe Cross, Jayme Frisch, Michael Patton, Mary Beduhn, Gary Cao, Kelly Zanders, Donna Steinke-Henne, Mary Dees, Greg Watling, Patrick Ambroso, Gina Larsen and our newest board member, Emma Reiser.

"Burnout, disengagement, and turnover continue to challenge organizations..."

Jean Briese is helping us make the connection between our psychological safety and our performance at work.

We are looking forward to learning more from Jean at this year's Ethics in Business Summit on September 23rd!

We are deeply grateful for Manderfield’s Bakery and the support they have continued to provide the community despite having been impacted by the storms themselves.

Please go support Manderfield’s at one of their two open locations!

Thank you all for your patience as we navigate the recent changes. Throughout the month of August, we will be donating $1 from every dozen donuts purchased to Samaritan Counseling, to support their free walk-in sessions for tornado victims. Although this starting late, we will be including all dozens purchased earlier this month.

We asked our Samaritan counselors to share some of the biggest myths that they hear about therapy.

Then, they countered with a truth that they want you to know.

Receiving support isn't reserved for only one group of people. Almost anyone can benefit from the support of a compassionate mental health professional.

We are here to walk alongside you whether you are currently facing some of life's greatest challenges, or are hoping for healing and transformation.

We encourage you to take time today to reflect on how you show up in your organization and your community as a leader.

💚Do you lead with a people-first mindset?
💚Do your personal values align with workplace values?
💚Are you driven by integrity?

How we show up and lead directly impacts the overall wellness of our teams, our workplaces and our communities.

Our Ethics in Business Summit on September 23rd will help address these questions, and many more!