“I was hungry and you fed me,
I was thirsty and you gave me a drink,
I was homeless and you gave me a room,
I was shivering and you gave me clothes,
I was sick and you stopped to visit,
I was in prison and you came to me.”
Matthew 25:35-36 (The Message)
Mission
The Good Samaritan Network, Inc. was founded in order tobridge the gap and form partnerships between socialservice providers and those in need in ourcommunity. Good Samaritan Network, Inc., commonlyknown as G.S.N., operational priorities include outreachand engagement, housing needs, computer center, co-opfood program, sister city relationships and a thrift store. Good Samaritan Network programs are free toclients.
Initiative
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Back to School
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Toys-For-Tots
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Feed Thy Neighbor
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Angel Food
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TNT (Tuesday Night Together)
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Project Singe Moms
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Computer Training (*Tutoring Extension)
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Riverwoods Christian Center
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Hesed House
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Our Story
Good Samaritan Network, Inc.,
was founded to address the social, physical, spiritual and health-related needs of our community by bridging gaps and fostering partnerships. Known as G.S.N., our operational priorities include outreach and engagement, housing support,
a computer center, a cooperative food program, health and wellness programs that support individuals living
with chronic diseases, sister city relationships, and a thrift store. G.S.N. provides holistic, whole-person care to promote long-term wellness. All programs are free to clients.
Health & Wellness
• Community-based health screenings for chronic conditions such as hypertension,
diabetes, and obesity
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• Health and wellness education focused on prevention, self-care, and health literacy
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• Nutrition education and guidance to support healthy eating and chronic disease
prevention
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• Physical fitness promotion to encourage regular physical activity and active lifestyles
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• Chronic disease prevention and management support through education and self-
management strategies
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• Lifestyle behavior change support to promote long-term health and wellness
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• Community wellness outreach targeting underserved populations