While some of the donations that we receive are used for the basic needs of the men and women involved in the discipleship programs, many of the items donated are placed in our thrift stores and sold to the community.  The proceeds from these sales are used to subsidize the various costs of the ministry such as taxes, maintenance, fuel, insurance, utilities, and mortgage payments for buildings.

The Good Samaritan Thrift Stores also serve an important function in the rehabilitation process of the men and women on the program through job training.  They learn the value of a good work ethic and obtain skills that will relate to their future employment opportunities.