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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

THANK It's been an amazing year of generosity and support from our community and
YO U corporate partners across the state! To learn how you can get involved with our
Samaritas programs, contact Samaritas at info@samaritas.org

TICKET TO DREAM DONATING COATS
Thank you, Ticket to Dream Foundation, for
the generous gift of kids and adult coats!
There's no doubt that you're helping our
residents stay warm during this chilly spring
weather. ST. MICHAEL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF
CANTON DONATES FOOD TO AFFORDABLE
LIVING RESIDENTS A large amount of food
was donated by St. Michael Lutheran Church
of Canton. They gave residents of Samaritas
Affordable Living at Gateshead Crossing several
boxes of food from their pantry.

FAMILY DOLLAR SUPPORT SAMARITAS
CADILLAC CLIENTS Taylor Nichole of
Family Dollar in Cadillac decided to put a
smile on the people's faces they serve in
Cadillac. And they succeeded by donating
several Valentine’s Day balloon bouquets,
224 balloons overall, to residents in
affordable living, senior living and group HUMAN-I-T PARTNERSHIP BROKERS LAPTOP DONATION FOR AFGHAN
homes. REFUGEES Through Samaritas in Partnership with Human-I-T and General
Motors, new Detroit-based Afghan refugee families will have a head start
on resettlement with the equipment they need to be self-sufficient. In
March, 115 New Americans received a laptop computer, home internet,
and free tech support to help them establish their new life in Detroit.
The donations were made possible through a partnership with Human-
I-T, a social enterprise whose mission is to create equitable access to
GARDNER-WHITE, SERTA & LIGHTHOUSE PARTNERSHIP
Through a partnership with Gardner-White Furniture, Serta opportunity by providing affordable computers, internet access, digital skills
and Lighthouse of Oakland County Samaritas acquired training, and tech support to communities who need them. GM provided
250 mattresses and bedframes for clients in our care. The financial support as part of their efforts to create inclusive and sustainable
mattresses were donated by Gardner-White and will be communities.
stored in Lighthouse’s warehouse Samaritas teams finds
families that need them. SENIOR LIVING’S ADOPT A GRANDPARENT PROGRAM Samaritas Senior Living employees
have big hearts for the residents they serve every day. Each year Samaritas Senior Living –
Cadillac staff work to make Christmas extra special for residents by purchasing special gifts for
residents who need additional compassion. In 2021, Cadillac business leaders started Adopt-a-
Grandparent Christmas donation drive to expand the program to more residents and assist with
purchasing gifts for the residents. The program was a huge hit that will expand to other Samaritas
Senior Living communities in 2022.

FIELDTRIP TO THE FIELDHOUSE Samaritas
refugees in our care got a chance to work
on their soccer skills during an outing in
Detroit. Kids and families had a great time!

FREE ESTATE PLANNING SERVICE
AVAILABLE As a member of the
Samaritas nation, we know that you
care deeply about your family, just as
much as we care for our vulnerable
clients. It’s why we’re sharing FreeWill
with you. It’s a complementary tool
to help plan your legacy and, when
needed, ensure that your precise
wishes are recognized.
This online estate-planning can also
be a helpful, money-saving guide for
future conversations with your attorney YOUTH GO SHOPPING FOR NEW AMERICANS Messiah
and/or financial advisor. Get started Evangelical Lutheran Church's pastor, intern, and
on your plan by visiting Samaritas.org/ confirmation class went shopping for some of our
Donate to protect your estate and the Samaritas New Americans, purchasing much-needed
future of those you love. brand new items. They even rented a U-Haul van and
delivered them to our offices in Troy!

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