New Americans
Statewide Remote Refugee Support Services
Samaritas has helped refugees and immigrants for nearly one hundred years. We are a Michigan-based non-profit agency dedicated to helping people from all backgrounds and countries thrive in their communities.
When you work with Samaritas, you will get the attention you deserve and free help to find a job, feed your family, and take care of your household.
Our helpful workers will provide education in your native language, for as long as you need help and reside in Michigan. When you work with us, you have another family who can help you achieve self-sufficiency and understand how systems in the United States differ from your homeland.
Available Services
Get Food & Essential Supplies
Samaritas will help you connect with:
- Food - Get food for you (including Halal options)
- Hygiene Items -Get soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, and other hygiene items
- Clothing - Clean clothes for adults and children
- Baby Items - Diapers, formula, and other items like car seats
- Housing - Samaritas will ensure you have options for a roof over your head
- Medical – Assistance finding medical care, making appointments, and referrals to specialized care
Get Ready for Work
Samaritas will help you:
- Understand career pathways
- Develop your skills
- Write an English resume
- Submit job application
- Prepare for job interviews
- Provide an interpreter for job interviews and meetings with employers
- Enroll in vocational training programs
- Obtain work-related clothing
- Upgrade to a better job
Immigration, Government Documents & Benefits
Samaritas will help you:
- Free, translated immigration consultations
- Apply for work authorization, Green Card, citizenship, re-parole, etc.
- Connect you with specialized lawyers if you need legal help
- Apply for Medicaid, food stamps, cash assistance, and WIC
- Assistance with obtaining state IDs
- Understand and access other government programs
- Change of address
Learn About Money
Samaritas will help you:
- Understand bills and how to make payments
- Understand how the U.S. banking system works
- Open a bank account
- Save and manage money
- Understand taxes
Eligiblity
Samaritas serves all foreign-born populations across Michigan who do NOT have US citizenship and do NOT have a removal notice - including:
