Austin Samaritans

Austin Samaritans is dedicated to improving the human condition in God's Larger World. Through collaboration with churches, non-profits, and organizations of benevolence, we connect resources & talent to the needs of people in the areas of health, education, and rescue.

News

TCMS Spotlights Doty

The Travis County Medical Society spotlighted Austin Samaritans' Founder and Executive Director, Dr. John Doty in their summer newsletter.

In the article, which is distributed to thousands of Central Texas physicians, Dr. Doty recounts the historical backdrop that led to the formation of Austin Samaritans in 2007. Dr. Doty explains the reasons why he stepped away from his oncology practice to lend his full-time efforts to Austin Samaritans.

The TCMS Article Austin Oncologist Moves His Fight Against Cancer to the Developing World begins on page 10.

  • 23 Jan 2010
Sponsor a Child - Change a Life.
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HELP US REACH OUR GOAL of 80 new sponsored schoolchildren in 2010. Sponsorship levels begin at $25/month and provide school supplies and meals for kids in need. We now have 1 new sponsored child which is 1% toward our goal. more...
Online Donations
AUSTIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION in partnership with Austin Samaritans, provides a means to donate online to Austin Samaritans. All major credit cards accepted. more...
Contribute when you shop at Randalls.
ATTENTION RANDALLS SHOPPERS One short visit to the customer service desk is all it takes to have Randalls or Tom Thumb automatically contribute to Austin Samaritans every time you shop. Just designate #11898 Austin Samaritans as your preferred Good Neighbor. more...
Travel with Us - Experience the Joy.
AUSTIN SAMARITANS TEAMS UP each year with churches around Austin to visit Nicaragua and Guatemala. Travel with us and feel the joy of reaching out and helping those so desperately in need. more...
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BE A FACEBOOK FAN. Austin Samaritans is on the social networking site, Facebook. Facebook members can become fans of Austin Samaritans to recieve notices, information, and behind-the-scenes peeks into current activities. Become a fan today! more...

Photo Galleries

Bill and Claudia Biel delivering school supplies and letters to Rebecca, a student sponsored by Bill and Claudia's Sunday school class. Feeding program at Mercado Oriental is very popular with local residents.
Dr. John Abikahaled and Dr. Nour Sirker with laproscopic equipment donated by Austin Samaritans Group Photo with Matthew Jun at Matthew's clinic at Mercado Oriental.

Nicaragua 2008.2

In October, 2008 Austin Samaritans and friends visited Nicaragua. During the visit, they visited Villa Esperanza and the group home within Villa Esperanza built with funds from Austin Samaritans donors.

We also visited Mercado Oriental -- the feeding program run by Rev. Matthew Jun, and The El Samaritano surgical center.

LAN cabling gets routed above the ceiling by tech volunteers. Volunteers working to sort the many boxes of donated items.
Keith places the top on a warehouse table. Shelves will soon be filled with various donations as the sorting gets underway.

Work Day 2008

With the Austin Samaritans warehouse prepared for receving supplies, we welcomed enthusiastic volunteers on May 3, 2008

One set of volunteers helped prepare a shipment of medical supplies bound for Nigaragua later this summer. Other volunteers helped to off-load, categorize, and organize many generous donations, while still others installed computer network cabling.

Typical kitchen (with live hog) of residences within La Chureca, the Manaugua city dump. The Austin Samaritans' rescue center at Villa Esperanza is nearing completion.
La Chureca pond that receives garbage runoff. Used for laundry and swimming by young residents. La Chureca Medical Clinic Dr. Leslie with medical supplies provided by Austin Samaritans.

Nicaragua 2008.1

In March 2008, Austin Samaritans and friends visit The El Samaritano Schools and clinics near La Chureca, the Managua city dump.

Residents receive medical attention, clinics are given medical equipment, and schoolchildren recieve much needed supplies.