Dana Inman-Director of Development & Marketing

Another work week begins…

Today begins a new work week at Samaritan House of Atlanta, and I can only imagine what lies in store for the next seven days. No two weeks at Sam House are ever the same; with each day comes a different task, a greater challenge, and the possibility of a bigger reward. This week will also be different because I will celebrate my third anniversary of joining the staff here. Wow – it’s been an interesting three years!

So much has changed since that first day…new staff, enhanced programming, new staff, various awards, new board members, promotions, new staff, impressive makeovers, awesome volunteers, and more new staff.

Yet, it’s amazing how much has also remained the same. At our core, we’re still the same agency that began 21 years ago in a small office on Peters Street. We still believe that everyone, no matter your current circumstance, is entitled to dignity and respect. We hold true to the “hand up” vs “hands out” approach. We value the contribution of volunteers. And, we still believe that building trusting relationships is the only way to help a person change their lives.

I don’t know if I’ll still be here in another three years, but I’m certain that the foundation of Samaritan House and our work will still be here (along with more new staff J).

Dana