Samaritan House Inc., is a non-profit organization that provides emergency shelter and transitional housing to people without other options or resources within the Vermont counties of Franklin and Grand Isle. Located at 24 Kingman Street in the historic downtown St. Albans, Vermont, their shelter, Tim's House, began providing services in 1993 with the help of area churches, businesses, schools, community organizations, and other community members that recognized the need for the programs they offer. Emergency shelter Samaritan house, inc. offers emergency shelter to homeless families and individuals in Franklin and Grand Isle counties. In addition to providing the necessity of shelter, they also have three transitional apartments. for families and two apartments for individuals. They have one full time and two part time case managers that assist guests with finding employment and permanent housing, repairing credit and landlord references, parenting skills, how to sustain an apt., advocacy, working with area landlords etc. Transitional housingSamaritan house, inc. operates two, 3-6 month transitional apartment for homeless men and women of Franklin and Grand Isle counties. This program provides individuals with the support needed to find and maintain a job, build or repair credit, and to develop the financial resources necessary to obtain permanent housing. Samaritan house, inc.provides case management and other support services in order to ensure the success of our guests. Family transitional housingSamaritan house, inc. operates a 3 month transitional homeless shelter for homeless families of Franklin and Grand Isle counties. This program provides families the support needed to find and maintain jobs, build or repair credit, and to develop the financial resources necessary to obtain permanent housing. Samaritan house, inc. provides case management and other support services in order to ensure sustainability and the success of families.