The Samaritan Center exists to offer Help for Today and Hope for Tomorrow to people in crisis in Tennessee's Eastern Hamilton County. The Center's services address the root causes of clients' situations and encourage self-sufficiency. Located in Ooltewah, Tennessee, the Samaritan Center is a nonprofit social services agency that provides emergency assistance with food, rent, prescriptions, and utilities for residents of Eastern Hamilton County. The Center also holds health events and operates a Thrift Shop, a Clearance Shop, and a Toy Connection (a used-toy shop) as ministries to the community.