Supporters Boost Samaritan Counseling Services


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At the Women Helping Women luncheon hosted by the Samaritan Counseling Services of the Gulf Coast, supporters pledged $29,000, plus $20,000 in matching funds, raising a total of $49,000 to be used to help people through professional Christian counseling services.

Samaritan Counseling Services partners with churches in Sarasota and Manatee counties to assist individuals, families, businesses, nonprofit organizations and congregations.

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