The Good Samaritan Organization is dedicated to providing essential resources such as beds and food to refugees in Africa, ensuring every individual rests with hope and dignity.
Meet Our Team.
Meet the dedicated team behind our organization. We are committed to serving our community through leadership, collaboration and a shared passion for making a positive impact.
Joey Schoene
Natalie Myers
Courtney Buss
Jed Aboagye
Addie W
Founder
Vice Chair
Treasurer
Communications
Secretary
OUR MISSION
The Good Samaritan Organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring all hope and dignity through humanitarian aid, providing essential resources and support to those vulnerable groups in need. Through local partnerships, we strive on providing to immediate needs while leaving a lasting impact that positively supports families.
OUR VISION
At The Good Samaritan Organization, we envision a future that no refugee is living without hope, dignity, or resources to sustain life. We are committed on providing to these displaced communities with utmost compassion and care.
OUR STORY
The Good Samaritan Organization was founded by Joseph Schoene after participating in a synodal delegation to Ghana, where he represented New York State alongside Catholic Relief Services and other young leaders serving on a youth council. During the trip, Joseph visited refugee communities in northern Ghana and witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by displaced families living with limited access to shelter, food, and other basic necessities.
Seeing both the hardships these families endured and the resilience of the people he met deeply impacted him. The experience inspired him to take action long after the delegation had ended, with a desire to provide meaningful and lasting support to those in need.
After returning home, Joseph established The Good Samaritan Organization to transform that experience into lasting impact. By partnering with trusted local organizations in Ghana, including the Ghana Refugee Board and NABOCADO, the organization provides humanitarian aid while restoring dignity and hope to refugees and other vulnerable communities.
CORE VALUES
Compassion
Compassion is what drives us to help and serve people with love and care.
Dignity
Dignity is the core reminder that every person has worth, value, and purpose.
Partnership
lasting change begins by working alongside local communities and nonprofits.