Samaritan Counseling Center receives donation from Ancient Order of Hibernians

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- The Ancient Order of Hibernians donated a check in the form of $2,200 to the Samaritan Counseling Center to assist in its services to the community.

The money was raised at this past year's Devin Delaney Memorial Irish Road Bowling Contest. The contest was made to honor and remember St. Joseph resident Devin Delaney, who passed away due to a seizure on Dec. 11, 2022.

In talking to Devin's father, Dennis Delaney, he believes the donations are invaluable to the services provided by the Samaritan Counseling Center. He noted that Devin was a strong supporter of the center and always helped those struggling with mental health.

"That's exactly why we raised the money," Dennis said. "We are a nonprofit, but we support several organizations here in town. The Samaritan (Counseling) Center was one that was close to Devin's heart."

The donation will help assist in the services the Samaritan Counseling Center offers such as medical therapy.

"Anything that we provide for our patients, who don't always have (the) money to pay for (health) services, helps," Addiction Specialist Dr. Robert Corger said. "And certainly the awareness of this is also important for patients that have addiction."

For more information on the Samaritan Counseling Center and how to donate, visit their website at: http://www.thecenterlistens.org/