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AUSTIN SAMARITANS seeks to show God’s love to people in need in Nicaragua. Working cooperatively with others we address needs for education, health care and rescue from injustice and degradation.

    2. Join us on a Mission Trip to Nicaragua in April
    3. Be a Blessing to Women and Children
    4. Be a Blessing to Women and Children in Nicaragua and join Austin Samaritans on a mission trip April 21-28, 2012. We’ll meet and work with long term missionaries making a difference for Christ in Nicaragua. Planned activities include helping construct a children’s center, conducting Vacation Bible School (VBS), lending support to a Christian school and a program offering women a path to self-sufficiency. There is special need for volunteers familiar with organizing VBS and a puppet show. Learn more...
    2. The Travis County Medical Society names Dr. John Doty the 2011 Physician Humanitarian
    4. Dr. John Doty, Austin Samaritans Founder, has been honored by the Travis County Medical Society. He was given the 2011 Physician Humanitarian Award for his contributions to the betterment of humanity through the work of Austin Samaritans at a dinner on December 1. Read TCMS Journal (pg 20)
    2. Golf Scramble Wrap-up
    3. Annual Golf Scramble a big success.
    4. Golfers from around Austin gathered on September 26th at Forest Creek Golf Club for a round of golf, and to raise money for Austin Samaritans to continue our efforts to show God's love to the people of Nicaragua. Special congratulations are extended to the three teams who tied for first place! Read More
    2. Statesman Spotlights Doty
    3. Dr. John Doty is interviewed by the Austin American-Statesman
    4. ..."We recognize how blessed we are to be born in the United States, to have the wealth we have," [Doty] said. "When we look at what we have, we say, 'I work hard; I deserve this,' and then you meet people in Nicaragua who are just as hardworking and good and as intelligent who don't have what you have, and you realize the universe is capricious. There is purpose attached to those blessings." Read Entire Article
    2. Dr. John Doty a Healthcare Hero
    3. Austin Samaritans' Doty Declared a 2011 HealthCare Hero
    4. The Austin Business Journal, in association with area healthcare entities has honored Austin Samaritans Founder, Dr. John Doty as a 2011 Healthcare Hero. Visit Healthcare Heroes Website
    2. Peggy Gentry on KVUE Daybreak
    3. Austin ABC Affiliate Spotlights Austin Samaritans
    4. Peggy Gentry, Chair of Austin Samaritan’s Board of Directors, was interviewed Sunday morning, September 18, by Jade Mingus on KVUE Daybreak. Gentry reviews Austin Samartian's efforts to assist the health and wellbeing of people in Nicaragua. Watch Now!
    2. Greenlights Honors Austin Samaritans
    3. Austin Samaritans a 2011 Collaboration Finalist
    4. Austin Samaritans is honored to be recognized as a finalist in the 2011 Greenlights Texas Nonprofits Excellence Awards. Greenlights spotlighted Austin Samartians as one of three nonprofit finalists in the category of Collaboration. Austin Samaritans is humbled and honored for this recognition and congratulates all nominees and award winners for their non-profit work. Visit the Greenlights Website

Seeking to show God’s love to people in need in Nicaragua. Working cooperatively with others we address needs for education, health care and rescue from injustice and degradation.

  • 9 Oct 2011
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CHILD SPONSORSHIP is the one of the best ways to support Austin Samaritans. Sponsorship levels begin at $25/month and provide school supplies and meals for children who might otherwise go without. more...
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WATCH OUR VIDEO and learn more about the Austin Samaritan ministries in Nicaragua. We reach out to assist Nicaraguans in Mind, Body, and Soul.
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IMG_1194 Current Pulperia at CCP
IMG_1195 Exam Table Shipped to FOG

Nicaragua 2010.2

In August of 2010, Austin Samaritans visited Colegio Cristiano Presbiteriano school classrooms in the Barrio Hialeah de Managua, and toured the school's expansion site.

We also met with representatives from Fundación Ortiz Gurdian who maintain the cancer registry (CANREG 5) for Nicaragua. Many of the chemotherapy medicines and supplies on hand were given to the cancer center by Austin Samaritans' generous donations.

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IMG_1208 Margarita's Workbook

Nicaragua 2010.1

In June of 2010, Austin Samaritans joined a family-oriented visit to Nicaragaua organized by Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church.

We visited the Colegio Cristiano Presbiteriano school, learned about CEPAD, helped paint a home, and visited with the residents of Casa Base de Salud.

Dick Bloom, Master Painter Dick Bloom
Delivering Cancer Care Kits H. Berta Calderon A Day at the Beach

Nicaragua 2009.2

In October of 2009, Austin Samaritans visited several of our medical and educational collegues in and around Managua.

We delivered Cancer Care Kits to the Hospital Berta Calderon, visited and met the team at Casa Esperanza and Colegio Cristiano Presbiteriano school. Several members participated in a painting project, and others taught a sewing class to young Nicaraguans.