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

January 13, 2026

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 security, health, and well-being. This recognition reflects Samaritas’ expanding role in collaborative, statewide initiatives such as MiFamily Together, a family preservation pilot designed to prevent family separation and strengthen long-term…

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Family photo of a happy couple and a young girl in colorful winter coats standing in front of snow-covered pine trees, celebrating winter joy and family togetherness, promoting community support and family services.

Compassion as a Family Tradition

January 5, 2026

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 their daughter was just five years old, the Nicholas family visited the Wayne Family Center in Westland on Christmas Eve. They wanted her to see, firsthand, what generosity looks like…

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Connect, Care, and Create Change with Samaritas

December 2, 2025

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 foster care. Download the flyer.  Come to the Open House in Grand Rapids on December 9 The Giving Machine lands in Grand Rapids on December 11. Visit Woodland Mall on December 12. Download the…

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Group of diverse people at an open house event, smiling and holding a large pair of scissors for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, promoting Samaritas community programs and services.

Our Hands Winter 2025

November 24, 2025

Discover the impact Samaritas is making in Michigan — from affordable housing to refugee resettlement, senior care to foster services. The winter issue of Our Hands highlights how your support is transforming lives. Read the digital magazine now!

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Caring diverse family embracing in a cozy bed, representing compassion and support, with a backdrop of colorful tiles, symbolizing community and warmth.

Suburban Chrysler of Garden City Donates $5K and Hosts Drive for Samaritas Clients

November 14, 2025

The leaders of Suburban Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Garden City are spreading joy and generosity by hosting a Holiday Drive to support Samaritas clients with the essentials for the season. Starting today, Friday, Nov. 14, through Sunday, Dec. 7, metro-Detroiters, especially those in the western suburbs, are encouraged to bring non-perishable food, new clothing, and…

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Samaritas Opens House of Innovation in Detroit

October 24, 2025

New collaborative incubator space connects tech start-ups to the nonprofit sector DETROIT (October 23, 2025) – Samaritas, the 92-year-old statewide, nonprofit human services organization, announces the opening of the House of Innovation, a new hub inside the organization’s Detroit headquarters where entrepreneurs, technologists, and social service leaders come together to spark bold solutions to transform how care…

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Coaches who care; Samaritas volunteer supporting youth sports and community engagement in vibrant outdoor setting.

Samaritas Honors Michigan High School Coaches Prioritizing Mental Health

September 4, 2025

Samaritas, one of Michigan’s largest nonprofit health and human services organizations, is proud to announce the launch of “Coaches Who Care,” a program celebrating high school coaches who recognize the importance of mental health among young student-athletes. Mental health is just as vital as physical health for student athletes, and Samaritas understands that high school…

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