Good Samaritan Health Center

What Good Samaritan Health Center does

Good Samaritan Health Center is a 501c3 nonprofit Patient-Centered Medical Home founded in 1998 (and opened for service in 1999) in Atlanta, Georgia. It delivers integrated medical, dental, mental health, specialty referrals, women's health screenings, and health-education services primarily to uninsured and underinsured individuals and families across metro Atlanta. The center supplements its clinical operations with adjacent social-determinant programs, including a one-acre on-site urban farm and seasonal farm-stand market addressing West Atlanta's food-desert conditions, plus nutrition and wellness classes and a Lean and Green food-prescription initiative. A signature program is the Friday Clinic, a free walk-in clinic for people experiencing homelessness that provides same-day medical, dental, mental health, prescriptions, hygiene kits and meals and has served 2,807 unique patients over its ten-year history, with nearly two-thirds returning for ongoing care. The organization operates a single main campus on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway with approximately 40 full-time staff supported by 400 volunteers, and in January 2025 expanded via a satellite clinic co-located with Atlanta Mission's Restoration House that served over 1,000 unique patients in its first year.

The revenue model is donor- and grant-driven rather than fee-driven. Funding sources include individual donations (including ~54 monthly donors contributing approximately $10,000/month via The Full Circle Club), corporate partners, foundation grants, capital campaigns (the 'Here for Good' campaign has raised over $8.58M toward a $10M goal), and program-specific grants such as the NAFC/Cardinal Health Foundation Equity Rx program. Patient services are rendered at low or no cost — a small fee is collected to preserve patient dignity, but it is a cost-sharing mechanism rather than a revenue stream — and the Friday Clinic is provided entirely free of charge at an annual operating cost of over $500,000. There is no proprietary technology platform; clinical operations run on an athenahealth-hosted patient portal, and outreach is conducted through the organization's website, blog (Life at Good Sam), and Facebook/X/Instagram channels.

Strategically, the organization has accelerated facility, leadership and partnership activity in 2025: founding CEO Dr. Bill Warren transitioned to Breanna Lathrop; a new Community Outreach & Wellness Building broke ground in March 2025; the Restoration House satellite opened January 2, 2025; Equity Rx participation was announced November 5, 2025; and corporate alliances with CVS Health (Health Zones), Truist Foundation, Echo Street West, the Rotary Club of Vinings Cumberland, and Atlanta Mission provide both funding and operational depth. With 43,388 patient encounters in 2025 (up ~18% from 36,827 in 2024), the center has reached a record scale while remaining tightly anchored to a community-led, mission-driven delivery model.

Name

Good Samaritan Health Center

Legal name

Good Samaritan Health Center

Website

https://goodsamatlanta.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Good Samaritan Health Center is a 501c3 nonprofit Patient-Centered Medical Home in Atlanta that provides integrated medical, dental, mental health, nutrition and wellness services to uninsured and underinsured individuals, people experiencing homelessness, and Westside community members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Health Care and Social Assistance (62), Offices of Dentists (62121)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers (BPAGACAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community & Public Health Dentistry Clinics (FQHC/School-Based/Nonprofit) (HLABAAAF)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Charitable medical clinic
• Primary care services
• Dental care services
• Behavioral health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: The organization relies heavily on donations from individuals, corporations, churches, and families, as well as grant funding from foundations. Monthly donors contribute approximately $10,000/month. Major capital campaigns support building expansion.
2. Patient Fees: Services are provided at low cost to patients; a small fee is charged to create a sense of ownership and preserve dignity. This is not a revenue-generating stream but a cost-sharing mechanism.
3. Medication Dispensing: As a participant in the NAFC Cardinal Health Foundation Equity Rx program, the organization dispenses prescriptions to uninsured and underinsured patients, supported by grant funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Good Samaritan Health Center is a nonprofit Patient-Centered Medical Home providing comprehensive medical, dental, mental health, specialty referral, and health education services to uninsured and underinsured individuals and families in metro Atlanta. It operates a one-acre urban farm, a seasonal produce market, and a weekly Friday walk-in clinic delivering fully integrated medical, dental, and mental health care at no cost to people experiencing homelessness. Services are funded primarily through donations, grants, and corporate partnerships, and are delivered at low or no cost to patients.

Product overview

Good Samaritan Health Center is a Patient-Centered Medical Home offering holistic healthcare services through an integrated model. The organization provides medical, dental, and mental health services along with health education programs. Key offerings include: the main medical facility providing primary and specialty care; a dedicated Friday Clinic serving homeless individuals with fully integrated free services; The Farm urban agriculture program; The Market for food access; and a satellite clinic at Restoration House. Services are designed to address the social drivers of health for underserved populations in Atlanta.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Friday Clinic: Walk-in clinic serving people experiencing homelessness every Friday, offering medical, dental, mental health, case management, and care packages at no cost. Costs over $500,000/year to operate.
• The Market
• The Farm
• Good Sam at Restoration House
• Community Outreach & Wellness Building
• The Full Circle Club

Products and services

• Medical Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 43,388 patient encounters in 2025, up 18% from 36,827 in 2024
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2025Good Sam is a member of NAFC and participates in the Equity Rx program funded by the Cardinal Health Foundation. NAFC selected Good Sam as one of nine grantees across seven states to expand medication access for the uninsured and underinsured, with a goal of dispensing 1 million prescriptions by 2030. Good Sam's CEO Breanna Lathrop serves on NAFC's board. The organizations collaborate at annual symposiums where Good Sam presents on building corporate partnerships.
• Atlanta Mission - Restoration HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to operate a fully operational satellite clinic at Atlanta Mission's Restoration House. The satellite clinic opened January 2, 2025 and had already recorded over 250 patient encounters by March 2025, and over 1,000 unique patients within its first year. CEO Kimberly Livsey of Atlanta Mission participated in the Groundbreaking and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony alongside Good Sam leadership.
• CVS HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough the Health Zones program, CVS Health identifies specific zip codes (including 30314) where life expectancy and health outcomes are negatively impacted by neighborhood conditions and invests resources to improve health outcomes. Good Sam was selected as a partner after a rigorous application process to help remove barriers to care, manage chronic disease, and improve mental health for marginalized community members. The partnership is in its third year and expanding.
• Echo Street West PartnershipmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner investing resources into West Atlanta neighborhoods. Echo Street West has supported various Good Sam projects, initiatives, and events including the annual Back to School Bash. Lincoln Properties provides backpacks and school supplies, and staff volunteer at event stations. Partnership has grown over multiple years.
• Love Atlanta / Passion City ChurchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLove Atlanta is a group from Passion City Church whose mission is to 'inspire and mobilize people towards a lifestyle of service.' Multiple volunteer groups from Love Atlanta have served at Good Sam, including farm work (garlic harvesting), hygiene kit preparation, patient fellowship, painting, and community room renovation.
• Second Helpings AtlantaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood rescue nonprofit that distributes healthy, nutritious foods to organizations feeding those in need. Second Helpings delivers food donations weekly to Good Sam, which are then distributed to Friday Clinic patients. This partnership reduces food waste while supporting food access for people experiencing homelessness.
• Kiwanis U40 (Atlanta Kiwanis Young Professionals)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYoung professionals group for members under 40, formed toward the end of 2025. The group has conducted volunteer projects at Good Sam including assembling 120 hygiene kits for Friday Clinic patients. Marketing and Communications Manager Tiffany Loredo is a founding member.
• Café MomentumminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVenue for Good Sam's 10-year Friday Clinic anniversary celebration event.
• Christian Community Health Fellowship (CCHF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership organization for mission-led health organizations serving 'the least of these.' CEO Breanna Lathrop serves on CCHF's board. Good Sam staff attend the annual CCHF conference to learn from peer organizations, network, and present on topics such as building corporate partnerships. Staff found the conference rejuvenating and affirming during periods of political uncertainty.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mercy Care Atlanta: Atlanta-based charitable healthcare network providing integrated medical, dental, behavioral, and social services to uninsured and underinsured populations through multiple clinic sites and street-based outreach. Closest direct peer to Good Sam — same city, same patient population, similar service mix, comparable FQHC/charitable-clinic model.
• Christ Community Health Services: Faith-based, multi-site charitable health system providing medical, dental, behavioral, and pharmacy services to underserved patients. Directly comparable to Good Sam in mission orientation, faith-rooted identity, and integrated service model for low-income populations.
• Volunteers in Medicine (VIM): National network of free clinics, including Atlanta-area affiliates, that rely on volunteer professionals to deliver free care to the uninsured. Directly comparable in volunteer-driven, donation-supported free-clinic operating model and patient mission.

Others

• National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC): Industry association representing 1,400+ free and charitable clinics across the U.S.; Good Sam is a member and its CEO sits on NAFC's board. Comparable as the network umbrella that shapes funding programs (e.g., Cardinal Health Equity Rx) and convenes peer clinics, though not a direct clinical competitor.
• Second Helpings Atlanta: Food-rescue nonprofit distributing surplus food to hunger-relief partners, including weekly donations to Good Sam's Friday Clinic. Comparable only as an Atlanta-based social-services partner in Good Sam's ecosystem — not a clinical peer — but relevant as an enabling/thematic adjacent organization.

Broad incumbents

• Grady Health System: Largest safety-net hospital system in Atlanta serving large volumes of uninsured and underinsured patients, including through outpatient clinics that overlap Good Sam's catchment. Not a direct competitor on the charitable-clinic model, but the dominant safety-net provider in the same metro and patient demographic.
• HealthPoint (formerly Neighborcare Health): Large, multi-site community health center (FQHC) network providing integrated primary medical, dental, and behavioral health care to underserved populations. Comparable in clinical-service breadth and patient mission; differs in scale, FQHC funding model, and regional footprint.
• Piedmont Healthcare (Piedmont Atlanta Hospital): Major regional health system with significant Atlanta presence, community-benefit programming, and charity-care offerings. Tangential competitor for uninsured patients and a partner/funder of community clinics; relevant as the broader incumbent against which Good Sam's free-care positioning differentiates.

Regional players

• Atlanta Mission: Atlanta's largest homeless services provider and Good Sam's Restoration House satellite clinic partner. Comparable as a faith-rooted regional nonprofit serving people experiencing homelessness, though focused on shelter/housing rather than clinical care delivery.
• Good Samaritan Health Services (Oklahoma): Faith-based free clinic network in central Oklahoma providing medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy care to uninsured patients. Closest brand-name and operating-model analog to Good Samaritan Atlanta outside of its home region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/goodsamatlanta
• Facebookfacebook.com/goodsamatlanta
• Instagraminstagram.com/goodsamatlanta

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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