If you are in immediate danger and fear for your safety, dial 911.
If you are in a safe place, please call the Samaritan House 24-hour crisis hotline at (757) 430-2120 or use our new chat feature to interact with a member of our specially trained intake staff.
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Other Ways to Give
Make your impact go further.
Beyond traditional donations, there are meaningful ways to support Samaritan House that align with your personal, professional, or financial goals. Whether through workplace matching, stock contributions, sponsorship, fundraising, or legacy planning, your generosity helps ensure safety and hope remain available in our community. We’ll help make it easy and meaningful.
Fundraise for Samaritan House
Turn generosity into action.
Host a fundraiser with your business, civic group, school, or faith community to support families rebuilding their lives after violence.
Ideas include:
- Organizing a summer canned goods or Thanksgiving food drive
- Launching a friendly fundraising competition between departments or offices
We’ll provide signage, talking points, and donation collection tips to make your fundraiser successful.
Contact Elena to start your event:
Elena Pothanszky, Annual Fund Manager
E: elenap@samaritanhouseva.org
P: (757) 297-6690
Become a Sponsor
Throughout the year, Samaritan House hosts signature events and public events to promote our mission, raise critical funds, and provide opportunities for businesses to get involved at a variety of levels.
To secure your sponsorship, contact:
Tom Higgins, Development Director
E: tomh@samaritanhouseva.org
P: (757) 631-0710
Matching Gifts & Workplace Giving
Many employers match charitable donations or offer payroll deduction programs. Check with your HR Department to see if your company will double your gift.
Need help with verifying eligibility? Contact us for documentation.
Samaritan House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
EIN: 54-1291021
To discuss matching gifts or workplace giving, contact:
Tom Higgins, Development Director
E: tomh@samaritanhouseva.org
P: (757) 631-0710
Legacy & Planned Giving
Leave a legacy of compassion.
Planned gifts - such as bequests, beneficiary designations, or estate gifts - ensure that Samaritan House can continue offering safety and hope for generations to come.
To discuss including Samaritan House in your will or estate, contact:
Tom Higgins, Development Director
E: tomh@samaritanhouseva.org
P: (757) 631-0710
Give Stock or Securities
Donating stock or securities can offer significant tax advantages while making a lasting impact.
To initiate a stock gift, contact:
Tom Higgins, Development Director
E: tomh@samaritanhouseva.org
P: (757) 631-0710
We’ll provide you with our brokerage information and assist with your transfer.
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