Good Samaritan Health Centers of Gwinnett selected as 2025 True Inspiration Awards® Grant recipient
Good Samaritan Health Centers of Gwinnett (Good Samaritan Gwinnett), a metro Atlanta-area nonprofit, has been named the recipient of a $125,000 grant through the annual Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards® program. This donation will help Good Samaritan Gwinnett expand access to care, improve health outcomes for uninsured individuals and deliver affordable medical and dental services to underserved patients in metro Atlanta.
“We are so thankful to Chick-fil-A for their investment in our mission to make healthcare accessible to the uninsured in our community,” said Shameka Allen, CEO of Good Samaritan Gwinnett. “For many of the uninsured patients we serve, we are their only option for medical and dental care. This generous grant allows us to continue to deliver critical care and improve the health and well-being of our neighbors.”
True Inspiration
Good Samaritan Gwinnett is one of 56 True Inspiration Awards grant recipients in 2025 that are receiving a collective $6 million from Chick-fil-A, Inc. To be selected, an organization must work to address a pressing issue in their community that aligns with one of Chick-fil-A’s corporate social responsibility priorities: caring for people, caring for others through food, caring for our communities and caring for our planet.
The True Inspiration Awards were established in 2015 to carry on Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy’s legacy of generosity and community service. In the past ten years, 357 grants ranging from $30,000 to $350,000, have been distributed to organizations located across the U.S. as well as in Puerto Rico, Canada and the U.K.
“Chick-fil-A is honored to invest in the impactful work of these incredible organizations that are creating meaningful change in their local communities,” said Brent Fielder, vice president of global impact for Chick-fil-A, Inc. “From fighting hunger and providing educational opportunities to fostering environmental stewardship, these nonprofits are shining examples of what it means to care for others and have a positive influence on the world. We are inspired by their work and grateful to partner with them on this journey.”
About Good Samaritan Health Centers of Gwinnett
The Good Samaritan Health Centers of Gwinnett, a nonprofit clinic, is dedicated to providing quality, low-cost primary healthcare and dental services to uninsured individuals, aiming to bridge the gap in health disparities for low-income and uninsured populations.
By offering accessible care, Good Samaritan Gwinnett strives to alleviate the reliance of the uninsured on emergency room services for non-emergent medical needs, thereby contributing to the reduction of indigent care costs on the public healthcare delivery system.
Additionally, Good Samaritan Gwinnett serves as a platform for aspiring medical professionals to advance their educational goals while fulfilling their commitment to serving the most vulnerable members of our community.
For more information, visit goodsamgwinnett.org.
