Third Job Fair scheduled Over 100 people came through the doors seeking jobs from seven industry and business leaders in the area during our first Good Samaritan Job Fair, held in January. The next Job Fair will be held on October 17, 2007 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Good Samaritan Center. Any business leaders that want to be part of this fair should contact me at 816-630-2718 or by email and reserve a table for their business. 2008 annual events scheduled The Good Samaritan Center will hold it's annual 5K Tortoise and Hare Walk/Roll/Run on Saturday, April 19, starting at 7 a.m. from the Elms Hotel parking lot. The event is held in conjunction with Gatsby Days, so join our community now for a fun-filled weekend and a good cause. Proceeds from the event will be used to stock the Center's food pantry. On Friday, May 2, the Good Samaritan Center will hold it's annual Golf Tournament. The tournament will begin at 1 p.m. at the Excelsior Springs Golf Course and benefit the Transitional Living program. More information will be made available on these fun events, or call the Center at 816-630-2718 to get involved now. NAP Credits available to Missouri business donors The Good Samaritan Center of Excelsior Springs has $120,000 left in Neighborhood Assistance Program tax credits. The Good Samaritan Center will use the funding to help local residents obtain and keep jobs, advance their education and improve their quality of life. Click here for more information on how NAP credits help Missouri businesses and our clients. Coats for children needed The Good Samaritan Center of Excelsior Springs is in need of clean winter coats for babies, toddlers, boys, girls and adults – especially school age children. Coats donated should be clean and free of tears and rips, as the Center is not able to repair or clean donated clothing. Coats, scarves, gloves, mittens and hats will help those in need get through the winter. Donations will be accepted from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays or Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Broadway Bargains, located at 108 S. Thompson Ave. (at the corner of Thompson and Broadway), Excelsior Springs.