El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission — Local services in Austin

El Buen Samaritano is a community of separate entities. Yes, you have a clinic, you have a school, and you have a church. That's right, clinic, school and church. I don't speak spanish, only english, and I am amazed at this community. This is what a church is suppose to be about. And did I say, I encourage all people to try the Sunday service or volunteer at the ESL school. I encourage Pentecostals, baptists, mormons, atheists and agnostics(yes atheists and agnostics) to come see what a church is suppose to be about. Despite the fact that I don't even speak the language I can see the heart and soul of this community. Jesus was the greatest example of any man, whether we believe he existed or not. Get to the meat of the problem, how do we help others, have empathy for mankind, learn to love and forgive, turn the other cheek, give your life for others. It's easier when we have an example, that someone has done that before, forget all the other rhetoric.Simply amazed, this is a gold mine in a world today dominated by preachers who only seek profits using a non-profit tax free business model. Jesus is all about giving, helping, teaching, patience, food for the mind, comfort for the...

I just have to say the people who volunteer and work here are some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. They provide a nice and warm atmosphere and are there to help. They offer a wide variety of programs beyond their regular church duties for families and individuals alike. I was down on my luck for a few months in 2017 and they offer a meal assistance program where they help you with some food from time to time. I came here several times and was always warmly greeted and never felt bad about being down on my luck. Thanks to them I’m doing better now and was able to feed myself when I needed...

The only reason im giving 2 stars, is because the receptionists were pleasant and helpful. The doctor was not. I felt that I was completely not listened to, had to answer the same questions repeatedly, had to state and restate my situation, and when I expressed an educated concern about what he prescribed me (I do my homework thoroughly, before ever going to a doctor), it was disregarded and barely even acknowledged. He also wanted to take unnecessary tests, which I had just had, AND I HAD JUST GOTTEN THE RESULTS FOR AN HOUR BEFORE. Ridiculous. I will...