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

IRS Non-profit Status

The US Internal Revenue Status has informed Austin Samaritans that our non-profit application has been accepted, and that Austin Samaritans is now recognized as a fully-fledged 501(c)3 Non Profit Entity in the US.

Achieving official 501(c)3 status has been one of our major administrative goals since our formation just over one year ago on February 8, 2007. We feel blessed to have organized into a 501(c)3 nonprofit from an idea sparked a short thirteen months ago.

This IRS nonprofit status opens up several doors of opportunities, for direct donations, and other tax benefits for donors and Austin Samaritans itself.

  • 28 Apr 2008
Sponsor a Child - Change a Life.
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...
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...
Watch our video.
WATCH OUR VIDEO and learn more about the Austin Samaritan ministries in Nicaragua. We reach out to assist Nicaraguans in Mind, Body, and Soul.
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...
Become a fan on Facebook
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

Cancer Care Team in Nicaragua Dr. Gutierrez Teaching CanReg 5 to FOG Personnel
Dr. Gutierres teaching Teresa campos About CanReg 5 IMG_1153

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.

Margarita Works on Cards IMG_1225
A Woman's Work is Never Done IMG_1219

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.

Gynecology Supplies for Fundacion Ortiz Gurdian Volcan Momotombo
Austin Team Raising the Roof at Casa Esperanza

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.