samaritan

We’re excited to highlight a high-growth, high-impact company tackling one of the greatest challenges of our time. With an amazing team at the helm, samaritan is transforming financial and healthcare access for people experiencing homelessness. ???? About Samaritan: Founded by Jonathan Kumar & Chris Sun, Samaritan uses smart wallet technology and personalized goal-setting to connect high-need individuals with financial and social support. Their model is driving better health outcomes, reducing ER visits, and lowering costs—addressing a $400B systemic challenge with proven results and major healthcare partners. Join Us: ?? Date: March 12th ?? Time: 12 PM ET ?? Register Here: [https://lnkd.in/ecC-9MkR] Don’t miss this chance to engage with a company making real, measurable impact! #GoodLightCapital #CommunityEvaluation #Samaritan #FinancialInclusion #HealthcareInnovation #InvestmentOpportunity #JoinUs

?? We’re honored to be named the Grand Winner of HLTH Foundation’s 2nd Annual Techquity for Health Case Study Awards! ?? Our work in LA, alongside California Health Care Foundation, HEALTH CARE LA, IPA, and Dignity Health California Hospital Medical Center, has shown how access to social and financial support can make a real difference for people experiencing homelessness. Through partnerships with St. John's Community Health, Eisner Health, T.H.E. (To Help Everyone) Health and Wellness Centers, UMMA Community Clinic, and Venice Family Clinic, we’ve seen fewer ER visits, lower healthcare costs, and more people gaining stability. A study of our work together found that Samaritan Members visited the ER 21.4% less often, had 54% lower healthcare costs vs. a control group, and were more engaged in their care. The numbers reflect how having support—social & financial—can help people find both health and stability. Thank you to HLTH Foundation for this recognition and to our partners for their dedication to this work. Congratulations to all the finalists and winners working to make care more accessible for all. Onward. ?? #Techquity #ViVEvent #HealthForAll #DigitalHealth

We’re honored to be named a finalist in the HLTH Foundation 2nd annual Techquity for Health Case Study Awards! This recognition reflects the journey of thousands of Samaritan Members—individuals facing instability who are finding hope and moving forward through their own determined steps. When shelter is uncertain, health becomes impossible. Exposure to harsh weather, violence, substances, and a lack of basic needs takes a toll on both body and mind. For many, the emergency room becomes the only door that's always open. But with the support of care teams plus direct financial and social support, we continue to see Members: ?? Reduce emergency room visits ??Meet essential needs like food, clothing, transportation, & utilities ?? Engage more frequently with preventive care & support services ?? Build confidence in managing their health This work is about more than just access to resources. It’s about meeting people where they are, helping them break the cycle of instability, and guiding them toward lasting stability and home—both socially and physically. We’re proud to be a part of their diverse journeys and grateful to the partners who make it all possible. #hlthfoundation?#techquity?#techquityforhealthfinalist?#healthequity?#ViVEvent?#digitalhealth #digitaldisconnect

This season, as we work toward creating a home for the holidays for every Member, we’re reminded that home is more than a place—it’s a feeling of belonging. How will you spread that feeling this season? We’re deeply grateful for our Members, whose courage inspires us daily, and to our incredible partners, supporters, and team who make this work possible. Thank you for helping create a sense of home for so many. Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with warmth and gratitude! ???? #HappyThanksgiving #HomeForTheHolidays #Gratitude

November is Homelessness Awareness Month, and we couldn't think of a better week to recognize the growing challenges faced by people who don't have a home this Thanksgiving. For many of the ~1 million Americans who will experience homelessness this year, the profound isolation is just as challenging as the lack of stable housing. At Stand Together Ventures Lab, we’re proud to back samaritan (and its team led by Jonathan Kumar), a platform that provides direct financial and social support to empower individuals to escape the street. Samaritan Members receive capital through their samaritan “smart wallet”, bypassing traditional systems that often create delays. Funds are given both unconditionally and as incentives, so that each Member receives funds needed to overcome everyday barriers and reinforce pathways to stability. Samaritan then opens the door for real, meaningful connections between volunteers ("samaritans") and Members, helping to break down the isolation that most of these individuals face. Samaritan is seeing outsized victories daily for Members in their progression towards stable housing, income, and health. Join us in empowering Americans to rebuild their lives with dignity. Give directly to Samaritan Members financially via https://lnkd.in/egHyir5E or relationally through https://lnkd.in/eKQ86SFp.

As you make plans to head home for the holidays, we ask that you take a moment to reflect on what “home” means to you. For many, home is just a hope they’re working toward. This season, we’re inviting you and your team to make a difference by giving on behalf of employees, clients, or communities. 100% of your support goes directly to Samaritan Members who need essentials like groceries, warm clothing, shoes, or a cell phone to call home. We’re especially grateful for partners like Social Impact Capital, whose support has helped so many Members take crucial steps toward stability in housing, income, and health—steps that can truly change the course of their lives. If you'd like to get involved, drop Josh a message or fill out this brief form: https://lnkd.in/enf9tv9T And let us know in the comments: what does "home" mean to you this year? ????

samaritan is seeking a Partner Engagement Lead (CA) to build and maintain strong partnerships with health centers and community organizations across the state, helping us drive life-changing outcomes for people experiencing homelessness. If you’re experienced in partnership-building and ready to make an impact, please apply here: https://lnkd.in/gqbzvE_q

?? Meet Lonnie, a determined Samaritan Member from Jacksonville. He’s achieved sobriety, is actively job hunting, and is working to rebuild connections with his family. Despite the challenges, he’s making steady progress. Hurricanes Helene and Milton have left Florida and surrounding states in turmoil. For those experiencing homelessness, the impact is even greater—recovery is tough when resources are limited and shelters are scarce. As the National Alliance to End Homelessness reminds us, “Natural disasters hit the homeless community hardest, and it's a growing problem.” ?? You can make a difference. Help ensure that Lonnie and others in our community have the resources they need to continue their progress. Walk alongside a Jacksonville Member through our app, or donate here to support all Members in Florida: https://lnkd.in/gEN_tazW

Veenu Aulakh?from the?Medicaid Innovation Collaborative?explores how?Attane Health,?Kaizen Health, and?samaritan?are improving access to food, transportation, and housing. "We know that social determinants of health have both short- and long-term impacts on the health of Americans. At?Acumen America?and MIC, we are working with our portfolio companies to improve the lives of Medicaid beneficiaries through innovation and identify what works, what doesn’t, and what’s next." Read the whole story here:?https://lnkd.in/eEhyq-pd?

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