SamaritanCares
You Can Help Provide Hope
​Samaritan Counseling Center offers high-quality services at significantly reduced rates to individuals who cannot afford the full cost of counseling. Did you know a gift of...

  • ​$50 will help an individual receive one therapy session.
  • $100 will help parents of children with developmental disabilities receive resources, support, and training in their homes from the Behavior Education and Management Services (BEAMS) Program.
  • $300 will help provide counseling for a teenager bullied and at risk of suicide work through depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem.
  • $700 will help a child victimized by abuse to receive 3 months of play therapy.
  • $1000 will help a family torn apart by divorce, addiction, or abuse receive 3 months of family therapy.       
We are very thankful to the individuals, churches, organizations, and local businesses who invest in improving people’s lives in our communities. ​If your organization would like to partner with Samaritan, please contact Dr. Doug McKown at (909) 985-0513 or info@samaritancares.org
How Can You Help?
  • Advocate for this ministry with your church or organization. Becoming a community partner has many benefits, including consultation/counseling resources and the reward of helping others.
  • Make a tax deductible financial contribution by sending check or money order to Samaritan Counseling Center, 1126 W. Foothill Blvd. Suite 110, Upland, CA 91786. Or click on the donation button. You may designate the purpose of your gift, such as the Samaritan Fund, which provides fee assistance for low income families.
  • Volunteer support for Board membership, task force membership, or special project assistance.
  • Pray for our Staff, Board, and Ministry.  
Funders
Through grants and donations, many generous foundations, organizations, corporations, and individuals contribute to cover costs for individuals and families who could otherwise not afford it.​
  • ​Inland Socal United Way
  • Kaiser Foundation Hospitals
  • Ontario Community Foundation
  • Inland Empire Community Foundation
  • Upland Foothill Kiwanis Club
  • Weingart Foundation
  • In N Out Burger Foundation
  • Bank of America Charitable Foundation
  • Allstate Helping Hands Foundation
  • Marvin R. Bernstein Foundation
  • Morongo Band of Mission Indians
  • Inland Empire Funders Alliance
  • San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
  • Ted & Carol Powl
  • Rancho Dentistry, Vincent Goymerac, DDS
  • Banner Bank
  • Pacific Western Bank
  • Super Tech University, Larry Wilberton
  • Exact Staff
​Community Partners
The Center is sponsored by several churches, businesses, and community organizations who support our faith-based counseling and programs in several ways, including direct donations, outreach, and referrals.
Board of Directors
Community leaders who volunteer to oversee the Center, build relationships with individuals and organizations in the community, and develop funding partnerships. If you would like serve on our Board, please contact Dr. Doug McKown at 909-985-0513 or info@samaritancares.org 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2024-2025

Dr. Vincent A. Goymerac - President
Business Owner, Dentist; Vincent A. Goymerac, D.D.S., Inc.,
Rancho Dentistry, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Local Community Member

Ted Powl - Immediate Past President, Treasurer
Retired, President - CEO, San Dimas Chamber of Commerce;
Local Community Member-Upland, Active Upland Foothill Kiwanis Member

Brian Thorne - Director
Family Law Attorney; Haslam & Thorne, APC, Ontario, CA
Local Community Member

Carrie Roy - Secretary
National Business Director, CPC, CAC, Exact Staff
10535 Foothill Blvd., Suite 264, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Local Community Member

Russell Moore - Director
Retired, Senior Vice President, Business Banking Team Leader, 
Banner Bank, Ontario, CA
Local Community Member

Dr. Jack Griffith - Director
Business Owner, Dermatologist; Alta Dermatology Medical Group
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Local Community Member

Don Haslam - Director
Family Law Attorney, Mediator; Haslam & Thorne, APC, Ontario, CA
Local Community Member

Dr. Fady N. Mikhael - Director
Physician Director of Quality, Hospital Quality, and Regulatory Affairs;
Kaiser Permanente, Fontana, CA
Local Community Member
                                                                        
Financial Accountability
In addition to financial accountability through the accreditation standards of the Solihten Institute, the Center’s finances are audited annually by an independent CPA. Copies of the audit available upon request, as are copies of the annual tax form 990.
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