Helping people move toward economic self sufficiency.
A car takes you far!
Who We Help
The Samaritan Car Care Clinic works on a referral basis with Northern Kentucky social service agencies to help low-income families with car repairs. Repairs are done using a shared-cost model with the goal of helping the families get to their jobs and stay on the path to self-sufficiency.
What We Do
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Change engine oil
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Replace air filters
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Replace wiper blades
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Replace bulbs
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Top-off fluids
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Inflate tires
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General car repairs
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Who We Are
The Samaritan Car Care Clinic offers a lifeline to working poor families. Our services enable these families to maintain their cars, allowing them to access jobs and transport family members to school and health care appointments.
“This is a great service. It is different than what others provide. Others do the normal services like food, but changing my oil is so great because my car is important to me. If I can’t get to my job, I can’t pay my bills.”
– Samaritan Car Care Clinic Participant
Thank you to…
Referral Partners
Sponsors
One of the most frequently requested car repairs from our referral partners deals with brakes. Earlier this month, St. Vincent de Paul of NKY referred a neighbor to the Samaritan Car Care Clinic who desperately needed brake work.
The photo may not do complete justice to the situation, but all four brake rotors on the car were severely worn and grooved because the brake pads were basically gone. Mechanics refer to this as metal on metal; basically a hockey puck sliding along ice. The photo shows one of the rotors and the brake pads off of the car (bottom), next to a new rotor and new pads (top). Quite the contrast!
They were having to use the hand lever parking brake to try to come to a stop because the “regular” brakes had stopped working weeks ago.
So a reminder, that if you ever hear a squeal from your brakes, or it takes extra-long to come to a stop, get your brakes inspected very soon. Don’t keep driving until they fail, as is what happened with this car.
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On a sunny October 16, 2025, members of the Rotary Club of Kenton County visited the Samaritan Car Care Clinic to present a donation to the Clinic. The $2,500 donation will be put to immediate use helping with car repairs for low-income families referred to the Clinic for help.
Helping hold the celebratory check with Clinic Director Bruce Kintner is Rotary Club member Noelle Grimes.
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Third Quarter 2025 Newsletter. Thank you for your continued support! ... See MoreSee Less
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Marty Butler has served as the board chair for the Samaritan Car Care Clinic since its official founding in 2020. His help and support have been beyond fantastic.
Given all that Marty has done over the years to help those in need, it is no surprise that the Kenton County Fiscal Court recently chose Marty as one of its 2025 Pioneer Award recipients. The Pioneer Award recognizes Kenton County residents who have a record of outstanding service to the community.
Marty has been involved in helping non-profits for decades, including leadership roles with Habitat for Humanity; St. Vincent de Paul of NKY; the Butler Foundation; Catalytic Development Fund; Parish Kitchen; and of course the Samaritan Car Care Clinic.
Marty is beyond humble, and so routinely deflects praise for his efforts. This time, he can’t avoid the publicity. We are so pleased for Marty that the Kenton County Fiscal Court chose to honor him for all that he has done for the community. Thank you Marty! ... See MoreSee Less
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The Samaritan Car Care Clinic is honored to have been chosen as the recipient of the Horizon Community Foundation grant this quarter. ... See MoreSee Less
Horizon Community Foundation’s Give Where You Live Giving Circle Awards Third Quarter Grant of $5,500 to Samaritan Car Care Clinic - Horizon
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Covington, KY – Members of Give Where You Live NKY awarded their 2025 third quarter grant to Samaritan Car Care Clinic. Samaritan Car Care Clinic to support its mission of providing reliable car car...1 CommentComment on Facebook
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This place really would be a great place they are allowing 2 students to terrorize are neighborhood fly up and down street almost hit my d9g and almost hit school kids waiting for bus they rev there motors as loud as they can and when they park they sit and rev it I have complained many times and they have done nothing we have a couple of neighbors have have ptsd and these 2 kids put these man in tears dailey has to stop...
On Saturday, June 14, 2025, Clinic volunteers held an oil change maintenance event. The 15 appointments were filled with clients of Welcome House, Life Learning Center, and Brighton Center.
The Clinic is incredibly fortunate to have dedicated volunteers who offer a hand up to low-income families so they can keep getting to their jobs. ... See MoreSee Less
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Great work!!! Thank you for being such caring people!
What a great crew! Very sorry I couldn't make it - I hope I didn't cause extra work for the team.
This place really would be a great place they are allowing 2 students to terrorize are neighborhood fly up and down street almost hit my d9g and almost hit school kids waiting for bus they rev there motors as loud as they can and when they park they sit and rev it I have complained many times and they have done nothing we have a couple of neighbors have have ptsd and these 2 kids put these man in tears dailey has to stop...
Our 2025 first quarter donation from Kroger Community Rewards was $68.98! Thank you to those who have registered their Kroger card to have a portion of their purchases donated to the Samaritan Car Care Clinic.
If you haven't signed up for the Kroger Community Rewards program yet, please visit www.kroger.com/account/enrollCommunityRewardsNow/
use organization code: FG914 or search "Samaritan Car Care Clinic, Inc."
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This place really would be a great place they are allowing 2 students to terrorize are neighborhood fly up and down street almost hit my d9g and almost hit school kids waiting for bus they rev there motors as loud as they can and when they park they sit and rev it I have complained many times and they have done nothing we have a couple of neighbors have have ptsd and these 2 kids put these man in tears dailey has to stop...
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This place really would be a great place they are allowing 2 students to terrorize are neighborhood fly up and down street almost hit my d9g and almost hit school kids waiting for bus they rev there motors as loud as they can and when they park they sit and rev it I have complained many times and they have done nothing we have a couple of neighbors have have ptsd and these 2 kids put these man in tears dailey has to stop...