Robert and Jane Sampson
Bob worked for the Heppenstall Company for 27 years until it closed in 1979, and Jane was a secretary and homemaker. Together, the Sampsons raised three children who became an attorney, a chemical engineer, and a nurse.
The Sampsons are a dynamic social service team who moved from a suburban church to an inner-city church to be involved with urban ministry. Since becoming members of East Liberty Presbyterian Church in 1974, the Sampsons have worked in many ways to advocate for individuals and families who suffer from socio-economic disparities. They are long-time supporters of the Bob and Jane have played a vital role in developing the partnership between the Center and East Liberty Presbyterian Church. Through genuine concern for those in need, they have raised awareness and facilitated the type of collaboration that brings church and social outreach together to inspire positive change in the community. They refer patients to the Center, and bring in visitors from They refer to the Center as a "medical mission" and love how it provides health care to people who are uninsured and have little resources. Jane--who is a patient at the Center--speaks highly of the staff's sensitivity to patient needs and of the opportunity to pray with every visit. The Sampsons feel that all of the Center's programs are important, but are particularly inspired by the work of Nursing Assistant, George Rivers. Therefore, they have adopted a goal of raising $3,600 to adopt one homecare patient for an entire year. 
Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Jane Sampson have been faithful supporters of
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