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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Nicaragua Donation Wish List

Peggy Gentry reports on specific items needed by our mission partners in Nicaragua. Your donation of these items or cash in support of obtaining these items would be greatly appreciated. Furthermore, you will give with the knowledge that these items are specifically needed and will be used to meet the immediate needs of Nicaraguan children.

For Vida Nueva Nicaragua

  • Pampers (S, M, or L), or the WalMart brand, which works great and is cheaper
  • Baby wipes
  • Waterproof disposable pads
  • Disposable masks
  • Baby cereal (rice, oatmeal, etc.)
  • Baby shampoo and wash
  • Waterless hand sanitizer
  • Disposable anti-bacterial cleaning cloths
  • Butterfly band-aids
  • Calamine lotion
  • Anti-fungal cream
  • Lotramine cream
  • Scabbies cream/lotion (Lindane)
  • Diaper rash cream
  • Liquid diphenlhydramine (Benadryl)
  • Saline solution spray for baby noses
  • Guiafinisine liquid (Robatusin)
  • Pedialyte
  • Shoes (boys and girl 2 years and under)
  • Industrial food processor

Student Gifts

These items must fit in a 10x13 brown envelope. We will be making approximately 650 envelopes.

  • Christian bookmarks
  • Hair Ribbons/barrettes/bands
  • Small rubber balls (Less than 2”)
  • Small packs of crayons
  • Stickers
  • Pens/pencils
  • Sidewalk Chalk

Vacation Bible School

  • Monetary donations for craft supplies and snacks, which we will purchase in Nicaragua.

House of Hope

  • Monetary donations for materials to construct a roof.
  • 23 Dec 2009
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...
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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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Current Pulperia at CCP IMG_1151
Theological Studies IMG_1152

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.

Delivery of Dental Supplies to Dr. Davila Margarita in Worship 1
Happy to be Singing Casa Esperanza 2

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.

Delivering Cancer Care Kits H. Berta Calderon Hilton Head 1st Presbyterian Team
Visit to Colegio Cristiano la Esperanza in la Chureca Dick Bloom

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.