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ADVANCEMENT

Sam and Trudy Staples are proud to be Ambassador Circle
members. “Since God first loved us and has so richly blessed us
with 63 years of marriage,
3 wonderful children and
continued good health,
we feel our only response
is to love others as Christ
has loved us through our
giving,” says Trudy.
Sam and Trudy have
enjoyed giving to
Samaritas every year as
Samaritas goals match
their own - to help
others in need. Thank
you Sam and Trudy for
being true Ambassadors
for Christ's love.

Samaritas Launches

The Ambassador Circle

Samaritas is grateful for our generous donors that allow us to
readily respond to the growing need and be a safe haven for the
most vulnerable people in communities across Michigan.
One of our younger residents went into hospice due to
As we celebrate 85 years of impact and the individuals who her declining condition. Recently, she shared that she
have helped make this milestone possible, it is only fitting to wished that she could go to see Lake Michigan one
recognize our most inspiring supporters. This year, Samaritas more time before she passed away.
is proud to launch the Ambassador Circle. The Ambassador
Circle is a community of donors whose annual gifts greatly One of our managers, Tammi Schafer, took it
impact the individuals we serve and encourage others to upon herself to arrange that visit. She coordinated
champion Samaritas’ mission. transportation with our provider who in turn donated his
own time and service to transport the resident, Tammi
Members of the Ambassador Circle receive special updates, and a nurse to Grand Haven.
private tours of our programs and communities, as well as The outing was an unbelievable event. The resident
special appreciation throughout the year. enjoyed it beyond measure. She was able to walk
the pier and sit and have dinner by the channel so
To learn about the Ambassador Circle, please contact as to watch the boats going in and out of the port.
Jessica Scalabrino, Samaritas Annual Fund Manager at Additionally, a couple of the resident’s friends met them
(313) 308 - 8892 or email jscal@samaritas.org. out there and shared in this wonderful experience.

A Sense of Home

IN OUR SAMARITAS NEW AMERICANS PROGRAM, WE ARE ESPECIALLY FOCUSED ON EDUCATION
AND PREPARING OUR REFUGEE YOUTH FOR SUCCESS IN LIFE. EDWIN CAME TO US FROM EL
SALVADOR IN 2016. HE IS A VERY TALENTED ARTIST AND WELL LIKED BY EVERYONE ... SO MUCH SO,
HE WAS EVEN CROWNED PROM KING THIS YEAR.
~ Samaritas New Americans

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