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Today something remarkable happened, something small on the surface, but life-changing for a young man who carries far more than most adults ever will. Sixteen-year-old Frank came to one of our Refugee Youth Mentoring workshops,where he explored Virtual Reality career simulations and participated in a mental health session. In VR, he dove into medical careers…
I wanted to share a moment that stopped our team in its tracks — the kind of moment that reminds us why this work matters, and why your involvement is truly life-changing. Recently, one of our newly enrolled clients in the New Americans Enhanced Housing Assistance Program accomplished something extraordinary: he purchased his very first…
Samaritas Teams Up with Author Laura Boonstra for Foster Care Awareness Month DETROIT – 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 events in Lansing on June 3 and in…
Foster care doesn’t always look the way people expect it to. Sometimes it’s a child stepping into a new home for a season. Sometimes it’s a parent working to rebuild what feels uncertain. And sometimes, it’s both—connected by a shared hope for what comes next. When families enter the child welfare system, the weight can…
Motherhood doesn’t always look the way we expect it to. Sometimes it’s a parent doing everything they can to hold life together. Sometimes it’s another family stepping in to care for a child for a season. And sometimes, it’s both—woven together in ways that protect, support, and restore. When Brianna was first referred to Samaritas…
When we think about what keeps a person healthy, we often think about doctor visits or medication. But health begins long before that. It starts with something as basic and essential as access to fresh food. For many families across Wayne County, that access isn’t guaranteed. Living in a food desert can mean limited grocery…
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…
When someone is working to rebuild their life, success often depends on more than just determination. You can have a job lined up, support, and be ready for a fresh start — but if you can’t get there, none of it works. That’s the reality many of the individuals Samaritas serves face every day. Transportation…
Samaritas is calling on volunteer groups, businesses, congregations, and community members across Michigan to “Turn Compassion Into Impact” by assembling Care Kits for New Americans rebuilding their lives in our communities. Inspired by the Parable of the Good Samaritan, the initiative encourages neighbors to cross boundaries of difference and show mercy in action. Compassion isn’t…
What began as a simple phone call about donating leftover food quietly grew into something much bigger. Four years ago, Reva Constantine was looking for a place to ensure food from her events wouldn’t go to waste. That search led her to Samaritas’ Westland Family Center and to a partnership rooted in generosity, dignity, and…