Good Samaritan Network (GSN) is a collaborative network of nonprofit organizations in Hamilton County. They help provide immediate financial support to assist families with food, rent, utilities, medicines, and other household needs and supplies. GSN serves our community directly and indirectly, aiming to provide opportunities for personal empowerment.

For more information about GSN visit gsnlive.org. Financial donations to Good Samaritan Network may be given using the white mission envelope behind the sanctuary or given online at stmarkscarmel.org/give.

Christmas in July Toy Drive

During July, St. Mark’s is having a TOY DRIVE to support Good Samaritan Network’s Christmas giveaway, in the upcoming holidays. The toys and gifts for children we collect will have our donation bins looking like it’s Christmas in July! Each year over 5,000 families are served, allowing qualified parents to enhance their children’s holiday. Please consider gifting one of the items listed below.

UNWRAPPED Toys & Gifts Requested:

NEW and Gently Used Toys (ages 6-15)

NEW and Gently Used Games (ages 6-15)

NEW and Gently Used Books (ages 5-12)

NEW socks & underwear (new only)

Toy & Games ideas: Sports Balls, Barbie, Cards & Games, Board Games, Superheroes, Playdough, Puzzles, Legos, Cars & Trains 

Beginning in July donations may be left inside door #2, Monday-Friday, 9-4.

Please contact Stephanie Cohen if you would like to know more.