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Let’s develop new pathways
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Where Innovation Meets

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change. The event also celebrated the official and social service leaders, it focuses on
launch of the Samaritas House of Innovation, a whole-person care rather than fragmented,
new think tank dedicated to transforming how reactive systems. By streamlining support
care is delivered across Michigan. and integrating technology with human-
centered design, Samaritas aims to deliver
A dynamic panel featuring Matt Anderson of more impactful wraparound services —
The Imagination Factory, Susan Newton of achieving both cost savings and better
Lutheran Services in America, Sean White of outcomes for individuals and families across
Michigan Central, and Ryan O’Donnell of the state.
Sunlight and The Makers of Your Case Plan
shared insights on how technology, Together, these efforts mark the beginning of
entrepreneurship, and compassion can a bold new chapter where innovation and
reimagine care systems and scale solutions empathy intersect to build stronger, more
that strengthen communities. With more than resilient communities.
100 attendees, the atmosphere buzzed with
energy, ideas, and a shared vision for change.
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