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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

  • Change engine oil

  • Replace air filters

  • Replace wiper blades

  • Replace bulbs

  • Top-off fluids

  • Inflate tires

  • General car repairs

    • (when funding is available)

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

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Sponsors

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In-kind Support

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4th Quarter Newsletter December 2024
Thank you for a wonderful year and all your support. We look forward to a successful 2025!
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4th Quarter Newsletter December 2024
Thank you for a wonderful year and all your support.  We look forward to a successful 2025!Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

The Cincinnati office of PNC Private Bank gave the Clinic a wonderful gift in December. That gift was hundreds of dollars of AutoZone gift cards. They were put to immediate use!

Market Leader Lisa Sampson surprised the Clinic with the thoughtful gift that came from co-workers looking to support a non-profit with great community impact.

Pictured, from the left:

Lee Gibson, Gateway Community College auto technology student

Jim Dennis, Director of all repair and training operations

Bruce Kintner, Samaritan Car Care Clinic Director

Kay Gurmen, Gateway Community College Ready To Work program participant

Lisa Sampson, PNC Bank

Luke Jowers, Gateway Community College auto technology student

Photographer was Rachel Geiman, office manager.
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The Cincinnati office of PNC Private Bank gave the Clinic a wonderful gift in December.  That gift was hundreds of dollars of AutoZone gift cards.  They were put to immediate use!

Market Leader Lisa Sampson surprised the Clinic with the thoughtful gift that came from co-workers looking to support a non-profit with great community impact.

Pictured, from the left: 

Lee Gibson, Gateway Community College auto technology student

Jim Dennis, Director of all repair and training operations

Bruce Kintner, Samaritan Car Care Clinic Director

Kay Gurmen, Gateway Community College Ready To Work program participant

Lisa Sampson, PNC Bank

Luke Jowers, Gateway Community College auto technology student

Photographer was Rachel Geiman, office manager.

Comment on Facebook

Love this education, non-profit and employer triage! Great way to get things done!

So great!

That's wonderful!

During the 4th quarter of 2024, the Samaritan Car Care Clinic and St. Vincent de Paul of NKY’s microloan program were able to partner three times to help referred neighbors obtain affordable and reliable transportation.

Photos include Kay G. (Gateway Community College referral), Jennifer M. (Life Learning Center referral), and Staci B. (former Brighton Center client). These vehicle placements were made possible at the outset by generous vehicle donations, and then financial donations that supported repairs.

Many thanks for the volunteers at SVdPNKY that help support the microloan program for neighbors in need!
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During the 4th quarter of 2024, the Samaritan Car Care Clinic and St. Vincent de Paul of NKY’s microloan program were able to partner three times to help referred neighbors obtain affordable and reliable transportation.

Photos include Kay G. (Gateway Community College referral), Jennifer M. (Life Learning Center referral), and Staci B. (former Brighton Center client).  These vehicle placements were made possible at the outset by generous vehicle donations, and then financial donations that supported repairs.

Many thanks for the volunteers at SVdPNKY that help support the microloan program for neighbors in need!Image attachmentImage attachment

Comment on Facebook

On behalf of St. Vincent de Paul - Northern Kentucky, thank you for being a wonderful partner!

Awesome Bruce. Keep up the great work

Congrats!

Congratulations!

Serenity Marie Tynea Harris

Jamie Sears

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In November 2024, students at Covington Catholic High School raised money for the Samaritan Car Care Clinic and its efforts to address transportation barriers for low-income families. The school raised just over $880, which is just about the cost of 8 tires!

Pictured are students from the Junior Achievement business class at Covington Catholic High School where Clinic Director Bruce Kintner volunteers as a teacher. Class instructor Tony Bacigalupo, Bruce Kintner, and students were getting ready to have a pizza lunch as a celebration.

Thanks again to the students for their support!
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In November 2024, students at Covington Catholic High School raised money for the Samaritan Car Care Clinic and its efforts to address transportation barriers for low-income families.  The school raised just over $880, which is just about the cost of 8 tires!

Pictured are students from the Junior Achievement business class at Covington Catholic High School where Clinic Director Bruce Kintner volunteers as a teacher.  Class instructor Tony Bacigalupo, Bruce Kintner, and students were getting ready to have a pizza lunch as a celebration.

Thanks again to the students for their support!

Comment on Facebook

Bruce. We missed you at GWYL. Hoping to see you in march

A most worthy effort!

National Giving Day takes place on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. This event was created in 2012 by New York’s 92nd Street Y in partnership with the United Nations as a day that encourages people to do good.

This year the Samaritan Car Care Clinic is asking for your support on the National Day of Giving.

The Samaritan Car Care Clinic offers families a hand up by addressing transportation barriers to economic self-sufficiency. Helping families with their transportation issues helps them avoid job loss, education disruption, lack of access to health care and losing their place on the ladder to economic growth.

Visit our website, samaritancarcare.org/ to learn more about our program, mission and the folks we help.
We ask that you sign up for our mailing list and consider donating to the cause. A Car Takes You Far!
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National Giving Day takes place on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. This event was created in 2012 by New York’s 92nd Street Y in partnership with the United Nations as a day that encourages people to do good.

This year the Samaritan Car Care Clinic is asking for your support on the National Day of Giving. 

The Samaritan Car Care Clinic offers families a hand up by addressing transportation barriers to economic self-sufficiency. Helping families with their transportation issues helps them avoid job loss, education disruption, lack of access to health care and losing their place on the ladder to economic growth.

Visit our website, https://samaritancarcare.org/ to learn more about our program, mission and the folks we help. 
We ask that you sign up for our mailing list and consider donating to the cause. A Car Takes You Far!

Today is the day! Order from City Barbeque in Highland Heights and use promo code "GIVE" when ordering online or in the app. If ordering at the restaurant or over the phone, be sure to mention that you are supporting the Samaritan Car Care Clinic before placing your order. Happy dining and thank you for your support!**Save the Date - Samaritan Car Care Clinic Fundraiser Update**

On Friday, November 8th the delicious and generous City Barbeque (2760 Alexandria Pike) is donating back 25% of Dine-In, Takeout, Delivery, Drive thru & Pick up orders to support a great cause -- Samaritan Car Care Clinic!

On behalf of the Samaritan Car Care Clinic you’re invited to join us and eat out, not only in support of the organization, but to show one of your Highland Heights restaurants some love too!

We ask that you RSVP here: grouprai.se/e290089 (even if you’re not completely sure) so City Barbeque knows roughly how many orders to expect & so you have access to all the event details.

We hope you can make it, and please feel free to share this invitation to your friends and family. Thanks in advance for your support!
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Today is the day!  Order from City Barbeque in Highland Heights and use promo code GIVE when ordering online or in the app.  If ordering at the restaurant or over the phone, be sure to mention that you are supporting the Samaritan Car Care Clinic before placing your order. Happy dining and thank you for your support!

Give yourself a break from cooking and remember to order from City Barbeque on Friday to support the Samaritan Car Care Clinic!
Make sure to mention that you are with Samaritan Car Care Clinic before placing your order or use promo code "GIVE" when ordering online. Otherwise, we won't get the credit.
Thank you for your support!**Save the Date - Samaritan Car Care Clinic Fundraiser Update**

On Friday, November 8th the delicious and generous City Barbeque (2760 Alexandria Pike) is donating back 25% of Dine-In, Takeout, Delivery, Drive thru & Pick up orders to support a great cause -- Samaritan Car Care Clinic!

On behalf of the Samaritan Car Care Clinic you’re invited to join us and eat out, not only in support of the organization, but to show one of your Highland Heights restaurants some love too!

We ask that you RSVP here: grouprai.se/e290089 (even if you’re not completely sure) so City Barbeque knows roughly how many orders to expect & so you have access to all the event details.

We hope you can make it, and please feel free to share this invitation to your friends and family. Thanks in advance for your support!
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Give yourself a break from cooking and remember to order from City Barbeque on Friday to support the Samaritan Car Care Clinic! 
Make sure to mention that you are with Samaritan Car Care Clinic before placing your order or use promo code GIVE when ordering online. Otherwise, we wont get the credit. 
Thank you for your support!

On October 28, 2024, Valvoline made a fantastic in-kind donation of antifreeze to the Samaritan Car Care Clinic. Pictured here is Marcus McCoy, the facility manager of Valvoline’s distribution center in West Chester, OH, with a bed full of antifreeze.

The Clinic offers its appreciation to Valvoline for helping address transportation barriers!
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On October 28, 2024, Valvoline made a fantastic in-kind donation of antifreeze to the Samaritan Car Care Clinic.  Pictured here is Marcus McCoy, the facility manager of Valvoline’s distribution center in West Chester, OH, with a bed full of antifreeze.

The Clinic offers its appreciation to Valvoline for helping address transportation barriers!
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