samaritan

Samaritan is a Seattle-based support platform founded in 2015 that assists individuals experiencing homelessness or extreme poverty in achieving housing and health goals.

The company emphasizes a supportive approach, aiming to "walk with, not by" people in crisis to help them rebuild hope and reach their objectives. The core offering is a smart wallet and goal-setting platform designed for those without stable housing. Users can join through a Samaritan Membership, where they can share their goals and needs, receiving support from a network of individuals and organizations. The platform is accessible without the need for a phone, email, bank account, or legal documentation. Samaritan provides financial support for essential needs like food, clothing, and shelter, along with social support and guidance from various partners. It also focuses on goal tracking related to housing and health, offering care coordination with organizations such as Medicaid plans, hospitals, and nonprofits to effectively reach those in need.