The Samaritan Inn Announces INN Bloom 2025 Charity Luncheon Featuring Basketball Legend Nancy Lieberman
MCKINNEY, Texas, March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Samaritan Inn is hosting its 6th annual INN Bloom luncheon, presented by Brandon Tomes Subaru, on April 4, 2025, at 11:30am, at the Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel.
The event will feature keynote speaker Nancy Lieberman, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer, BIG3 Head Coach, 2018 Champion and Coach of the Year, and two-time Olympian silver medalist (1976). Beyond her legendary basketball career, Lieberman has been a philanthropic force and dedicated partner of The Samaritan Inn for nearly a decade, founding Nancy Lieberman Charities, which provides educational and athletic opportunities for underserved youth. She's also contributed to the Samaritan Inn through scholarships for resident children to attend her basketball camps.
Gina Miller, award-winning journalist and current Vice President of Broadcasting, Media, and Communications for FC Dallas, North Texas SC, the National Soccer Fall of Fame, and Toyota Stadium, will serve as the event's host. She leads broadcast, social, and digital media operations, along with public relations efforts for these organizations. Gina also played a key role in Dallas' successful FIFA™ World Cup 2026 bid campaign, helping bring nine World Cup matches to DFW.
The event will feature a VIP meet-and-greet with Nancy and Gina, lunch, a mimosa bar, and raffle items. Additionally, Jaxson Turner of Never 2 Young 2 Care Charity will be honored with this year's INN Bloom Youth Award, recognizing this young individual who embodies strength, leadership, and a commitment to uplifting others.
"INN Bloom is The Samaritan Inn's annual fundraising luncheon to support our mission of helping individuals realize dignity and gain independence. The inaugural event took place in 2017 at the Dallas Arboretum, and it has drawn over 600 attendees in previous years. We look forward to INN Bloom making an even bigger impact in 2025," says Kellie Maynard, Chief Development Officer at The Samaritan Inn. "We have a 3-year strategic plan in place to increase access, resources, and engagement for our residents through objectives such as our Diversion and youth programs, assisting with food insecurity, elderly and family care. Our community's participation in INN Bloom helps us to scale our services to meet the future needs of our residents."
This year's INN Bloom luncheon is made possible through the generosity of our sponsors, including:
- Brandon Tomes Subaru – Presenting Sponsor
- SRS Raise the Roof Foundation – Blooming Sponsor
- Oncor – Blooming Sponsor
- Pam & Larry Little – Blooming Sponsor
- Robert & Della Best – Blooming Sponsor
- Gary & Erin Lamonte – Flourishing VIP Meet & Greet Sponsor
The Samaritan Inn has become one of the largest shelters for unhoused neighbors in North Texas, serving single men, women, and families, and the only shelter in Collin County to accept pets. Last year, The Samaritan Inn served over 1,600 unique individuals, including almost 450 at the shelter, 56 in the Diversion program, and over 1,100 were given meals, clothing, and essentials. Additionally, 46 individuals took residence at the Gateway Transitional Housing apartments, which offers full wraparound services.
INN Bloom tickets and table sponsorships are now available for purchase at https://secure.qgiv.com/event/innbloom2025 and will support their 4-pillar comprehensive program of Financial Literacy, Career Development, Case Management, and Counseling.
For more information about INN Bloom 2025, please visit https://saminn.org/inn-bloom-2025/.
About The Samaritan Inn:
The Samaritan Inn is the largest homeless program in Collin County, Texas, offering comprehensive services to homeless individuals and families. It provides more than shelter—residents are equipped with tools to regain stability, including job placement assistance, counseling, life skills training, and support services aimed at self-sufficiency. The Samaritan Inn strives to help people leave homelessness behind and rebuild their lives with dignity.
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