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                                                                                                  Let’s develop new pathways
                                                                                                   forward to reimagine social
                                                                                                  services and create healthier,
                                                                                                     stronger communities.
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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.
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 energy, ideas, and a shared vision for change.
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