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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…
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…
Buy gifts that create a lifetime of good memories. Support Metro Detroit’s refugee families!https://samaritas.co/eastrefugeewishes Download this flyer to learn more! Support West Michigan’s Refugee families!https://samaritas.co/westrefugeewishes Download this flyer to learn more!
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…
Rebuilding with Love: A Mom’s Journey Through Foster Care and Adoption After fostering for two years, a family of eight, led by fearless foster mom Erika, is about to ‘Say Yes’ to adopting her two foster kids. This Bay City family has been busy. They are doing it all—serving as foster parents, guardians, biological parents,…
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…
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…
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…