Letters from Larry

Letters from Larry: A New Year

January 17, 2018 by Justin Feltman

To Our Samaritan Inns friends and family,

2018 presents new opportunities and challenges for us all. At Samaritan Inns, we are no stranger to either. Each year, our nation’s opioid epidemic worsens, leaving lost love ones and broken families in its wake. Washington, DC is at the heart of many of the nation’s substance use problems, leading the nation in alcohol abuse.
However, there is hope. Thanks to your continued support, we provide a beacon of light for those needing help. Over the past year, over 250 clients entered our Adult Treatment Program, looking for a new beginning. About 25 mothers began building a healthy foundation with their families through our Women with Children Program. Men and women in our long term recovery program have strengthened their commitment to independent living, with 98% of alumni continuing to live drug and alcohol free.
The challenges we face, as a community and nation, seem insurmountable. However, we know that when we come together to face these challenges, hope will win. This year, I look forward to partnering with you as we work to restore hope and bring healing to our community.
Best,

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The Many Gifts of Christmas

December 16, 2016 by Justin Feltman

Dear Samaritan Inns Friends,

As we enter the Holiday season, we are reminded of the incredible gifts we are given by family and friends and, sometimes, from surprising places.

Here at Samaritan Inns, we know a lot about the surprising gifts. The clients who come to our Inns are seeking the gift of healing. However, they come away from our program with many more gifts. And, truly, we do too. Each client may come with a lot of wounds, but they also come bearing many gifts. We are blessed by each individual and what they share with us: their stories, music, art, poetry, compassion, and many others.

This Christmas, I am grateful for the gifts that we receive every day. Our entire family is blessed by each new face, whether they be a client, donor, volunteer, or staff member. Thank you for your gifts, and I wish every one of you a Merry Christmas!

With Gratitude,

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Thanksgiving with Our Family

November 24, 2016 by Justin Feltman

This year, as we all gather around the Thanksgiving table with our families, I am reminded of another family that I hold dearly to my heart, my Samaritan Inns family. This includes our staff, our board, and our supporters, both financial supporters and volunteers. But, most importantly, our Samaritan Inns family includes the residents and clients of our programs.

Each year, Samaritan Inns serves around 400 Men, Women, and now Mothers with their Children who are desperately looking for hope and recovery. Just as important, they are looking for family. At Samaritan Inns, we provide them with the love, nurturing, and caring that is so vital to their success and their relationships. Through your generous support, we provide a family.

So this Thanksgiving Season, I am thankful for the family we have built together over the past 30 years. Each year it grows in number but also in strength. I am truly blessed and grateful. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

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Merry Christmas!

December 25, 2015 by Justin Feltman

Dear Friends and Family of Samaritan Inns,

As we finish up work this week for the Christmas holiday, I reflect on the mission of our organization and why we are here. It is, in essence, to provide the gift of hope for every man and woman who seeks it. The gift of recovery. The gift of transformative healing.

And where do these gifts come from? It may be tempting to give ourselves credit but, as James 1:17 says, “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above.” We are merely vessels for these spiritual gifts.

About 2,000 years ago, God gave us all the ultimate gift, the gift of eternal salvation. No matter who we are, resident, staff, friend, or supporter of Samaritan Inns, we are all broken and in need of hope, recovery, and spiritual healing. Thanks to God’s gifts, we can all be healed and made whole again.

This Christmas Day, I am grateful for the gift of recovery, hope, and healing. Not just for our residents but for us all. Without our heavenly father, none of this could be possible.

Merry Christmas!

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