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    We are a team of volunteers who help support and enhance the quality of care provided at Good Samaritan and Mission Oaks hospitals.

    Our mission statement

    As a charitable, non-profit organization, The Auxiliary’s mission is to provide supplemental support and services to enhance the patient experience at Good Samaritan Hospital.

    Our top highlights

    1000+

    Meals and snack for frontline workers were donated by the Auxiliary and volunteers to support them during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    $5,000

    donated to the March of Dimes – for more information about the program visit marchofdimes.org

    $20,000

    Scholarships awarded to local Good Samaritan volunteers wishing to pursue a career in Medicine.

    100+

    new baby clothes and blankets donated for the premature babies in the NICU.

    Pediatrics

    New furniture, holiday toys, and arts&crafts for Pediatric patients provided by the Auxiliary.

    Discharge with Dignity

    Provided new and like-new clothing, shoes and bus tokens for patients in need, and volunteers have knit hundreds of hats and blankets to keep patients warm and cozy.

    Quiet Kits

    Quiet kits provided to any patients who would appreciate them – earplugs, eye masks, and earbuds.

    Amenities

    Puzzle books, playing cards, coloring books, and reading glasses are also available for patients.

    “Everything we received was beyond expectations. ACCESS provides services that reduce stress and worry during a very difficult time. That alone is invaluable.”
    The Downward Family
    NICU Parents
    “We love the volunteer NICU cuddlers. As NICU nurses, it is comforting for us to know that the emotional and developmental needs of our tiniest patients are being met, even when their parents can’t be there.”
    Sue Armstrong
    NICU Nurse
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    Purchase handcrafted cards

    100% of the proceeds of card sales benefit ACCESS, a service of The Auxiliary of Good Samaritan Hospital – supporting families dealing with the critical illness and hospitalization of their loved ones at Good Samaritan Hospital.

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    Trees of Life

    A meaningful way to memorialize, celebrate, and appreciate those who have touched your life. Purchase an engraved copper or gold leaf for someone special you would like to honor in a lasting way.

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    CARS donation

    Have a car to donate? You can help The Auxiliary provide support to Good Samaritan Hospital patients and their families by donating your vehicle.

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    2425 Samaritan Dr.
    San Jose, CA 95124

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