Our History
In the mid-1980s, several churches in the Shively area operated their own social service ministries. During the 1987 meetings of the Shively Area Pastors Association, member churches expressed the need for a unified vision. The Association determined that combining services would minimize duplication and enable those in poverty and crisis to receive assistance through a single organization.
This was the beginning of Shively Area Ministries (SAM), which was incorporated in 1988 to provide a united effort among churches in the 40216 City of Shively area. SAM serves families' basic needs, including food, clothing, and financial assistance for utilities, housing, transportation, and prescription medications.
