Starting over in a new place takes courage. For many refugee youth arriving in Michigan, it also takes navigating unfamiliar systems, learning a new language, and trying to build a future all at once. It’s a lot to carry, especially alone. That’s where mentorship makes all the difference. Through Samaritas’ Refugee Youth Mentoring program, young people…
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!
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…
When Michigan linebacker Ernest Hausmann runs onto the field, the energy is electric — but his story began far from the roar of 100,000 fans. Born in Uganda and adopted into a Nebraska family as a child, Ernest’s journey has always been defined by resilience, faith, and gratitude. He doesn’t see adoption as a rescue…
The 2024 Samaritas Impact Report captures a year defined by compassion in action. Through dedicated programs and partnerships, Samaritas continued to transform lives across Michigan — offering hope, stability, and opportunity to thousands of individuals and families in need. This report highlights the measurable impact of those efforts, from housing and family support to refugee…
At Samaritas, we believe everyone deserves peace and opportunity. Join us in celebrating Welcome Week with the Office of Global Michigan (OGM). It’s why we work with hopeful refugees to restore their dignity and help them obtain the basics, such as employment and housing, to become self-sufficient members of the community within 180 days. @OGM…
MISSION VIEJO, Calif. (July 29, 2025) – Hall of Fame Health announced today that it entered a strategic relationship with Samaritas, a Michigan-based nonprofit social services organization. This collaboration will make many of Samaritas’ services, expertise, resources, and experience available to the children and families within the communities of athletes and military veterans that Hall of Fame Health serves. Samaritas…
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West Michigan projects land nearly $8.6M in state affordable housing tax creditsRachel Watson – July 11, 2025 A half-dozen projects that will add 300 units of low-income housing across West Michigan have secured a combined total of almost $8.6 million from the state’s latest round of Low- Income Housing Tax Credits. The awards came as…