Samaritan Services of Sun City Center
Samaritan Services was organized as a non-profit organization December 11, 1987.
Today we serve approximately 25,000 residents in the Sun City Center community Association, Kings Point, Sun Towers, Freedom Plaza and Aston Gardens.
Funding, then as now, is through contributions, donations and grants from the Sun City Center, Kings Point, Freedom Plaza communities, various clubs, groups and foundations.
Samaritan Services transportation began with ninety seven volunteers providing rides to doctor appointments, shopping, pharmacies and banking. Presently we have one hundred fifty volunteers.
Samaritan Services has two cars providing in town Samaritan Ride and five cars for out of town ride.
The funding we receive pays for fuel, insurance, licensing,repairs, office materials and equipment, and building rent
SCC Men's Club buys a car for Samaritan Services
The Sun City Center Men's Club donated a new car to transport our residents to medical appointments and daily errands. The 2023 Camry Hybrid is a welcome addition to our fleet. Bob Sullivan, Men's Club president, stated, The assistance Samaritan Services gives residents, aligns with the Men's Club values. The Men's Club is widely known for Lifeline, but they have also donated pool chair lifts (KP), automatic doors (SCC,KP) and manikins for the Emergency Squad. We are very appreciative and grateful to the Men's Club for their generosity. This new car is equipped with the latest safety features. it is also very fuel efficient, which will save money on gasoline throughout its' lifetime. The car has been 'wrapped' with the Men's Club name and logo to show the residents the Men's Club commitment to our community.
When you see a Men's Club Member, please be sure to Thank them for their very generous and benevolent donation.
Men's Club in Red Shirts, L to R: Dan Meier, Elliott Bart, Asst Treasurer; Bruce Fraser, Bob Sullivan, President; Harvey Berman VP-Lifeline, Jim Rottman, VP-Special Projects; Denman Gray, President-Elect
Samaritan Services in Blue shirts Bottom Row L to R: Pat Rapach, President; Larry Smith, Secretary; Ann Weber, VP; Connie Faison, Alzheimer's/Dementia Auxiliary; Kirk Warren, Office Manager
Samaritan Services in Blue Shirts Top Row: L to R: John Mayoka, Past President; Jim Butner, Alzheimer's/Dementia Auxiliary
Samaritan Services out of town
Service takes residents of Sun City Center, Kings Point, Aston Gardens and Freedom Plaza to Brandon, Tampa or Bradenton from their places of residence to doctor or hospital appointments Monday Through Friday. We require the rider to be fully ambulatory. If a procedure is scheduled, the rider is required to have a companion for assistance.
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Alzheimer's Respite Care
Alzheimer's Respite Care - If you need respite care for your loved one so you can "recharge your batteries," Samaritan Services covers the cost for 60 hours of in home care from a home health care agency.
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Call 813-634-9283
Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels is coordinated with South Bay Hospital and the GFWC SCC Womans Club to provide evening meals to those who are unable to prepare regular, nutritious meals for themselves
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Call 813-634-9283
SCC Ride
Operates Monday through Friday 9am to 3pm for local errands within Sun City Center on a first come, first serve basis. No appointments. Call 813-633-6111 AT LEAST ONE HOUR BEFORE RIDE NEEDED. Again, riders must be fully ambulatory.
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Call 813-633-6111
Donate to Samaritan Services
As a 501(c)3, our workforce, consisting of drivers, dispatchers, and receptionists, is all volunteer and there is never a charge to our clients. In order to maintain our fleet of 7 cars for in-town and out-of-town rides, including auto insurance and gasoline, we rely on grants and donations from the community. We receive no funds from the CA (Community Association). Your contribution will help us continue to transport the residents of Sun City Center, Kings Point, Freedom Plaza, Aston Gardens and Sun Towers to medical appointments and daily errands. Your donation is greatly appreciated and will be used prudently. Thank You for your support.
President
Pat Rapach
Vice President
Ann Weber
Secretary
Ed Mooney
Director
Ron Potteiger
Director
Gayla Mentis
Director
Connie Faison
Director
Larry Smith
VP for the VP
Sam
Samaritan Alzheimer's Auxiliary
Jim C. Butner
Office Manager
Kirk Warren
Connie Faison
Allen Chen
Treasurer
Jim Gundry
Meals on Wheels Team
Florinda Brady
Julie Floyd
Carmen Mejias
Martha Roman
Mary Starrett
Car Care Team
Don Hickox
Car Care Team
John Killebrew
Car Care Team
Paul Novotny
Car Care Team
E. J. Paris
Car Care Team
Luis Soria
We Need Volunteers
Photo Gallery
Pictures from our Annual Meeting, March 19, 2023.
Come join the fun next year on Sunday, March 17, 2024
Some Of Our Recent Donors
