About Good Samaritan Ministry
About Good Samaritan Ministry
At Good Samaritan Ministry, we are dedicated to providing crucial short-term financial assistance to the residents of Crystal Lake, IL, and members of our participating churches.
In addition to providing volunteer services, our participating churches donate annually to Good Samaritan Ministry. Last year the churches provided 37% of the contributions received. We are so grateful for the generous individuals, businesses, and civic organizations who have graciously joined our efforts, stepping forward to support the growing needs in our Crystal Lake community. Thank you for any contributions you can make, as the need for ongoing support continues.
Our dedicated volunteers are members of the following participating Crystal Lake churches:
Click on any church’s name to visit their website.
| Our Current Board Members | Member Of |
|---|---|
| Marianne Anderson, Co-President | Bethany Lutheran Church |
| Linnea Kountz, Co-President | Bethany Lutheran Church |
| Andrea McCarthy, Recording Secretary | St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church |
| Patricia Zokal, Treasurer | St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church |
| Edith Cowlin | St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church |
| Dennis Faulds | St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church |
| Barb Gomez | First Church (United Methodist) |
| Ellen Hanson | First Congregational Church |
| Tracy Higgins | St. Mary’s Episcopal Church |
| Karen Hutchings | Ridgefield-Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church |
| Rev. Thomas H. Tews (Retired) | Immanuel Lutheran Church |
Interested in Volunteering
If you are a member of one of our participating churches and are interested in volunteering, please call (815) 477-2489 for more information. Most volunteers serve 2-3 hours a month on Mondays and Fridays.