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Whether you are looking to adopt, find an affordable home, help those seeking refuge in the United States, or simply make a positive impact in your community, we have the tools to help you help others.

Affordable housing assistance provided by Samaritas to support vulnerable families and individuals in need.

We believe in
housing for all.

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We put children first
and help families thrive.

Compassionate healthcare services provided by Samaritas, focusing on healing and support for individuals in need.

We believe healing
starts from within.

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We believe everyone deserves peace and opportunity.

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Housing
Full spectrum of housing solutions

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Basic Needs
Food, safety and legal services

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Transportation
Achieve independence
and self-sufficiency

Integrated Services

Centered Strategy on
Social Determinants of Health

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Healthcare
Access to healthcare and family wellness

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Faith Communities
Spirituality and community partners

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Employment
Rapid employment, job upskilling and wage growth

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Education
Education and vocational success

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Social Support
Cultural and social connection

The Samaritas Integrated Services Model transforms lives by addressing the root causes of poverty upstream, while also being present downstream to meet people where they are. Through a unified ecosystem of housing, health, family, and community supports, we both prevent cycles of crisis and provide compassionate care in the moment of need. By aligning mission with measurable impact, we create opportunities for empowerment, promote dignity, and drive systemic change that ensures every individual and family can flourish. This is not just service delivery — it is systems change in action.

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Our Mission

Serving people as an expression of the love of Christ.

Our Vision

Samaritas will walk alongside individuals and families to nurture lasting personal growth, connection and empowerment in order to realize their fullest potential, creating the opportunity for people and communities to thrive.

Samaritas Services

Our services provide you with the resources and knowledge to help you get started on your journey.

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Mental Health & Addiction

We provide trauma‑informed mental health and addiction treatments — delivering integrated counseling, crisis support, coaching, and more that restores stability and hope.

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Housing & Community

We provide stable, inclusive affordable housing and community support services — empowering diverse individuals and families toward safety, independence, connection, and hope.

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Child & Family

We empower children and families through compassionate care, trauma-informed support, and lasting connections that foster healing, stability, and lifelong success.

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New Americans

We guide newly arrived refugees toward self-sufficiency—through legal support, employment, cultural orientation, mentoring, and compassionate resettlement services that change lives.

Latest News

Partnership between Aspen Institute & Samaritas for community support and social impact initiatives.

Samaritas Joins Ascend at the Aspen Institute Network to Advance Family Preservation Work in Michigan

Samaritas is now an official network partner of Ascend at the Aspen Institute — a national initiative advancing two-generation (2Gen) strategies to improve family economic ...
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Compassion as a Family Tradition

Paul and Kathy Nicholas have been faithful supporters of Samaritas for many years, living out what it truly means to turn compassion into action. When ...
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Connect, Care, and Create Change with Samaritas

Get Ready to Party on December 7 Invite people you know to this West Detroit fundraiser to support services and programs that preserve families and ...