With nearly 10,000 kids in the foster care system, Samaritas is teaming up with, “Our Family Is Not a Tree” author Laura Boonstra to encourage more Michiganders to become licensed foster parents. Samaritas event in Holland on October 4th will offer the public an up-close chance to learn about Boonstra’s intimate experiences as a foster…
With nearly 10,000 kids in the foster care system, Samaritas is teaming up with, “Our Family Is Not a Tree” author Laura Boonstra to encourage more Michiganders to become licensed foster parents. Samaritas event in Holland on October 4th will offer the public an up-close chance to learn about Boonstra’s intimate experiences as a foster…
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026 Location: Bronson Park, Kalamazoo, MI Region: Southwest Michigan Samaritas Southwest Michigan Foster Care will be at Kalamazoo’s Juneteenth Celebration, honoring the day African Americans were freed from slavery and celebrating Black culture, heritage, and community. Visit our team to learn about foster care, adoption, and family services for Kalamazoo-area families.
Date: Friday, July 24, 2026 Location: Berrien County, MI Region: Southwest Michigan Samaritas Southwest Michigan Foster Care will be at the Summer in the Park Resource Fair, joining community organizations across Berrien County to share resources and connections for local families. Visit our table to learn about foster care, adoption, and how Samaritas walks alongside…
Date: Sunday, July 18, 2026 Location: Battle Creek, MI Region: Southwest Michigan Samaritas Southwest Michigan Foster Care joins the Battle Creek Pride Festival for a day of celebration, connection, and community. Stop by our booth to learn how LGBTQ+ individuals and families can become foster or adoptive parents, and how Samaritas supports affirming homes for…
Date: Friday–Saturday, June 5–6, 2026 Location: Arcadia Creek Festival Place, 145 E. Water St., Kalamazoo Region: Southwest Michigan Samaritas Southwest Michigan Foster Care joins downtown Kalamazoo’s largest summer festival, organized by OutFront Kalamazoo. With more than 20,000 attendees expected over two days of music, drag performances, food, and community, this is a great place to…
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Region: Southeast Michigan Samaritas Southeast Michigan Foster Care will be at Ann Arbor PRIDE, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community alongside neighbors, families, and allies. Stop by our table to learn about becoming a foster or adoptive parent in Washtenaw County and beyond — and how Samaritas supports…
Date: Saturday–Sunday, June 6–7, 2026 Location: Hart Plaza, 1 W. Jefferson Ave., Detroit Region: Southeast Michigan Samaritas Southeast Michigan Foster Care joins Michigan’s largest Pride celebration at Hart Plaza. The festival runs both Saturday and Sunday, with the Pride Parade stepping off Sunday at noon from Fort and Griswold. Visit our booth to learn how…
Date: Friday, May 30, 2026 | 1:00 – 10:00 PM Location: West Nine Mile Road, Downtown Ferndale (Woodward to Livernois) Region: Southeast Michigan Samaritas Southeast Michigan Foster Care will be among the 220+ vendors at Michigan’s largest free LGBTQ+ festival. With three stages of entertainment and resource booths lining downtown Ferndale, it’s the perfect setting…
Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026 Location: Downtown Flint — UM Pavilion, Flat Lot, Brush Alley & Brush Park Region: Bay and Mid-Michigan Samaritas Bay and Mid-Michigan Foster Care joins Flint’s 16th annual PRIDE Festival for a day of music, performances, vendors, food, and community. Find our team among the resource booths to talk about foster…