Good Samaritan House

05/29/2026

Thanks to this group of volunteers from “Big Creek Mission” for their labor of love today. They have pressure washed the building and served the GSH. God bless you!

05/27/2026

The following items are needed this week at GSH.
Thanks for your support:
www.goodsamaritanhouseinc.com

Gal zip bags
39 gal garbage bags
Chips assorted
Plastic spoons
Paper towels
Onions. Potatoes
Copy paper
Plastic plates
Laundry detergent
Bleach
Flour

05/24/2026

The following items are currently needed at GSH.

Sink stoppers
39 gal garbage bags
Food storage containers
Onions & potato’s
Spices
Basil Italian garlic salt vanilla parsley
poultry seasoning
garlic and herb.
Coffee maker
Butter
Plastic Spoons
Gal. Zip bags
Thank you

Give online at:

Website for London, KY Christian Homeless Shelter

05/16/2026

The following items are currently needed at GSH. Thanks for your. Generosity!

04/23/2026

The following are current needs at GSH. Thank you for your kind generosity.

Koolaid mix,
Rolls,
Biscuits,
Fresh vegetables,
Sour cream,
Sugar,
Butter,
Pizza,
Gallon baggies,
Disposable plates,
Men's underwear (all sizes)
Men's socks,
Women's socks,
Shaving cream.

Give online at www.goodsamaritanhouseinc.com

04/21/2026

Good Samaritan House thanks Chandler House, a graduate student in social work at the University of Louisville.
Chandler spent several hours at the shelter today teaching about a subject he knows well: “Reset and Recharge: The Power of Self-Care for Mental Wellness.”
He also demonstrated practical techniques for stress management and mindfulness.
“Our residents and staff learned a lot about themselves and how to respond in stressful situations,” said Karen Breland, executive director of Good Samaritan House. “We are deeply grateful to Chandler for his willingness to spend time with us.”

04/21/2026

Good Samaritan House thanks Chandler House, pictured below with executive director Karen Breland.
A graduate student in social work at the University of Louisville, Chandler conducted a seminar for residents and staff entitled “Reset and Recharge: The Power of Self-Care for Mental Wellness.”
He also demonstrated practical techniques for mindfulness and stress management.
“It was a wonderful learning experience for everyone,” Karen said. “We deeply appreciate Chandler’s desire to share his knowledge and experience with everyone here.”

04/11/2026

The following items are currently needed at GSH. Thanks for the generosity of our community. You can also give online at www.goodsamaritanhouseinc.com

Individual drinks
Chicken
Fruit
Chicken broth
Breakfast cereal
BBQ sauce
Mayonnaise
Butter
Cooking spray
Laundry detergent

04/01/2026

MEET MIRANDA: SUCCESS STORY WHO LIVES INDEPENDENTLY

Miranda Jones has absorbed a great deal of wisdom, most of it the hard way, over her 43 years of living.

“When you’re uncomfortable, if you’re not willing to change, nothing’s gonna change,” said Miranda, whose heart’s desire has been to regain custody of her teen son and daughter. The courts removed them from her home two years ago and placed them with her sister in northern Kentucky.

While losing custody was devastating, it also motivated Miranda to get clean and make other changes. As part of the deal, she was required to submit to a weekly drug screen. Then, she had to find a place for her and her children to live.

“I didn’t want to tell my boss I was homeless. So I googled, ‘Is there a homeless shelter around here?’ and this place popped up,” she recalled.

GOD PUTS YOU WHERE HE WANTS YOU, IF YOU LISTEN AND FOLLOW.
-- Miranda Jones, former resident at Good Samaritan House

Good Samaritan House gave Miranda the precious gift of time. It enabled her to work full-time and save money with no worries about finding shelter at night in an alley or food foraged from a trash can. Instead, she had a bed and three meals a day waiting for her at Good Samaritan House.

Miranda, who grew up on Big Creek in Clay County, credits God and the shelter staff for teaching her the finer details of living successfully on her own. “Good Samaritan House was a safe place that kept me off the street. Being a single female out there, you’re gullible,” she explained. “I don’t want to be homeless again.”

Miranda soon found a better job, and reportedly the owner has been pleased with her performance. He even provided transportation to and from work during bad weather. A few weeks ago, Miranda was able to buy a car with money she saved during her 90-day stay at the shelter.

“It’s been a blessing to walk alongside her in her journey,” said Karen Breland, executive director at Good Samaritan House. “Miranda followed the program and did all the things she was supposed to do to prepare to live independently. She worked diligently, saved her money, hardly spending a penny. As soon as she got paid, she put the money into her savings account.”

It’s this discipline and the support of friends, especially Karen, that enabled Miranda to move into an apartment in Corbin recently. “I still need guidance, so I go to Karen,” Miranda said. “I also go to God and my church family. God put people in my life to help me. I feel like they’re angels.”

Karen agreed. “The Lord has blessed. Doors are opening for her.”

08/15/2025

KELVIN HIBBARD: GIVING HIS BEST FOR SHELTER RESIDENTS

One of the best restaurants in London isn’t actually a restaurant. It’s the volunteer-run soup kitchen at Good Samaritan House at 220 East Fourth Street.

It’s operated by a familiar face-- Kelvin Hibbard-- a Chef and “professional volunteer” who recently retired after running the food service department for the federal bureau of prisons for 30 years.

The man knows how to cook for a crowd. At the soup kitchen, home to Isaiah 58:10 Ministries & Outreach, Kelvin prepares menus for the week using donated fresh, canned, and frozen food. Free and open daily from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (except Wed. and Sun.) the soup kitchen always has plenty for residents and visitors. When the crowd’s light, it’s usually because shelter residents are working at their jobs or looking for one-- a requirement to live at the shelter.

People who’ve heard about Kelvin and his cooking drop in for the fellowship as well as the food. Chicken and dumplings, soup beans and cornbread, and chili soup are among the favorites. Kelvin’s also responsible for “quality control,” which means he likes nothing more than to sit down and enjoy a plate of good food with residents and guests when the lunch rush is over.

Kelvin also volunteers for several other organizations. They include:

*President of Isaiah 58:10 Ministries and Outreach, which takes food to the hungry living in homeless encampments in Laurel and surrounding counties.
*President of the London Downtown Board of Directors, an organization that works to support small businesses, cultural spaces, and community connections.
*Cook and kitchen organizer at Laurel County African American Heritage Center.
*CEO of the popular and sometimes elusive “hot dog wagon” that appears in various locations in London Wednesday-Friday.
*Greeter and volunteer at Restoration Ministries, a non-denominational church located at Lily School. Its doors are open to everyone who needs to find Christ-- addicts, single parents, business owners, professional people, people who are broke, and people who are broken.

Kelvin lives by the adage that everyone has a gift, a purpose in life. “If you use those gifts to help other people, your own life will be enriched,” he said.

IT'S WEDNESDAY! WHERE’S THE HOT DOG CART?

Wednesday: Aisin Automotive, both shifts
Thursday: Legacy Auto Parts
Friday: O’Reilly Auto Parts
One Friday per month: Jackson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
One weekend per month: Wildcat Harley-Davidson

in Business of London-Laurel Co.
- Laurel County Chamber of Commerce
Downtown Rotary Club — London, Ky. of London - PCB
London - Highway 192 W
's Home Improvement
58:10 Ministries & Outreach
Heads up to Chamber of Commerce members: Kelvin will be cooking for the August 21 lunch meeting at the London Community Center.