The GoodSamaritan Network was formed in March of 1995, evolving from a group of programs and services in existence since early 1980. GSN is a network of the non-profits located in Hamilton County who support GoodSamaritan in its effort to assess the true needs of clients and assist them with county-wide support services, while reducing duplication of effort. GSN is the umbrella organization that coordinates various response efforts and develops numerous opportunities for our clients by its services –- including CICN (a virtual database) - with client support and activity – which empowers churches and organizations with a reliable means of reference checking and decision-making prior to serving a client. GSN offers life skill training instances through a series of structured courses that provides at-risk individuals with the necessary tools for developing specific and definite abilities, empowering them and their families for honest growth and development. Just as importantly, these educational opportunities have the potential to enable them with likely transformation and allow them to see the possibility of healthy steps toward life-change. It is part of the mission of GSN to provide a strong physical and financial base for all clients in supporting them and helping them find ways to break the cycle of poverty and poor life choices and lead them in the direction for a positive, strong, future. Volunteer opportunities at www.gsnlive.org