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BY SHELBIE HAMILTON
Two McKinney nonpro ts integrate to serve community need
Two McKinney-based nonpro t organizations are integrating, with a plan to combine e orts in addressing homelessness and food insecurity. The Samaritan Inn and Community Lifeline Center have combined organizations and programming, which have both been supporting the community through homelessness services and food distribution for over 30 years , according to a Nov. 5 news release. The setup The Samaritan Inn was founded in 1984 as a 10-bed emergency shelter for men, and has since grown to become the largest comprehensive homeless program in Collin County, serving men, women and families, the release states. In 2024, The Samaritan Inn assisted 1,671 community members , including serving nearly 105,000 meals and snacks, and providing over 17,000 hours of direct client care and support. Community Lifeline Center, which was established in 1989, serves an average of 150 families daily through a grocery store-style food pantry as well as emergency nancial assistance for rent, utility and crisis funds. The organization distributed 1.23 million pounds of food in 2024 and has seen a 28% increase in food pantry visits in 2025, the release states. The speci cs Through the joining of the two organizations, Community Lifeline Center’s programs, including its McKinney food pantry and emergency assistance services, will continue operations as part of The Samaritan Inn’s organization. “This is how we build real, lasting solutions: By combining forces to heal and stabilize our
In 2024, The Samaritan Inn served nearly 105,000 meals and snacks.
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neighbors,” said Rick Grady, board member for both organizations and president of the Collin County Homeless Coalition, in the release. “The Samaritan Inn and Community Lifeline Center amplify one another’s strengths.” The integration is intended to unify e orts to address both homelessness and food insecurity in Collin County, combining both homelessness prevention and crisis response services. “The bottom line for us is having streamlined services for people who need assistance,” The Samaritan Inn CEO Jill Scigliano said. “We’re super excited to be partnering ... It’s a natural t.” Services at the food pantry located at 1601 N. Waddill St. will continue with no interruptions for the next six months while the emergency rent and utility assistance programs will begin operating
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1 The Samaritan Inn 1514 N. McDonald St., McKinney 2 Community Lifeline Center 1604 N. Waddill St., Ste. 102, McKinney
from The Samaritan Inn’s main o ces. For information on volunteer opportunities or other ways to support the organizations, visit www.saminn.org.
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