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.

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Book Fair 2008

Austin Samaritans and Austin area Barnes & Noble stores have teamed up again to help bring books to students in Nicaragua.

During the book fair, participating Austin area Barnes & Noble stores will feature a display of Spanish-Language books hand-picked as suitable for the students in Nicaragua. You may browse, select, and purchase specific books for the library, and Austin Samaritans will see that your chosen book is placed on the library shelf in Nicaragua.

In addition, and for a limited time only, Barnes & Noble will contribute a percentage of all store sales to Austin Samaritans in support of our efforts to help students in Nicaragua. Simply present a voucher at time of purchase, and Barnes & Noble will contribute a portion of your purchase† to Austin Samaritans.

September 5 - 7 would be a great time to buy books, games, cards, stationery, etc. for work, school, church, or as Christmas gifts. Barnes & Noble carries many items in addition to books.

August 31 - September 7

  • Each store will have a recommended Spanish-language book display. Purchase these Spanish language books, put them in a box at the store, and Austin Samaritans will place those books in the El Samuelito library in Nicaragua.

September 5 - 7

  • Between September 5 and 7 a portion of the purchase price of any item† in the store will be credited to an account that Austin Samaritans can use to purchase more books for the El Samuelito library, but you must present a voucher to the store clerk at the time of purchase.

Book Fair Voucher

Print this voucher and bring it with you when you shop at Barnes & Noble between Sept 5 and 7.

Store Locations

Four Austin Area Barnes & Noble Stores are participating.

  • Arboretum (183 @ Loop 360)
  • Homestead (183 near Lakeline Mall)
  • Sunset Valley (Brodie Lane)
  • Westlake (Bee Caves @ Loop 360)

The Fine Print

† some restrictions apply; food, drink, gift cards, and some other items are excluded.

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Photo Galleries

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.

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.

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.