Good Samaritans of Garland, Inc., "Good Sam", is a locally-founded and supported 501(c)3 non-profit providing food and TXU & GP&L utility assistance for the underserved Garland, Rowlett, and Sachse communities. Good Sam uses a compassionate interview process to assess needs, provide food (meat, produce, bread, dry goods), and help with utility expenses through TXU & GP&L grants. To help our clients further, we have an extended network of agency partners who provide additional resources and support. Good Sam serves a large number of seniors whose income is below poverty level and has expanded assistance to GISD families/students from school personnel referrals. In 2015, Good Sam experienced a 20% growth, with 89 cents of every dollar donated returning to the community for direct client assistance.