Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach is honored and deeply grateful to acknowledge the generosity of the Johns Island Community Service League. Their recent grant award of $37,500 supports the Samaritan Center, a transitional housing center for homeless families in Indian River County.
This invaluable contribution will have a profound impact on the lives of homeless families in Indian River County who turn to the Samaritan Center seeking shelter, stability, and a pathway towards a brighter future.
The Samaritan Center stands as a beacon of hope, offering transitional housing and comprehensive support services to families experiencing homelessness. The investment of the Johns Island Community Service League in our mission of serving people in need will empower Samaritan Center families to rebuild their lives, break the cycle of poverty, and embark on a journey towards self-sufficiency and independence.
On behalf of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach, the staff at the Samaritan Center, and most importantly, the families whose lives you have touched, we extend our heartfelt thanks to the Johns Island Community Service League.
About the Johns Island Community Service League:
In February 1980, Johnny Van Name took the initiative to establish the League. With a keen desire to highlight the needs of John's Island residents, both full-time and part-time, she embarked on a mission to enhance their community. Her vision was clear: to generate funds that could provide assistance to women and children who had endured abuse. To realize this goal, she pioneered the inception of a thrift shop, which has since become renowned as the Tambourine Resale Shop. Their vision is transforming lives in Indian River County through leadership, collaboration and dedicated philanthropy.
