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ADVANCEMENT ADVANCEMENT

Tracy and Andreas Teich – “It is FUN!!”
Mark and Marilyn Johnson Ripple Effect Monthly Donor Club Members

Mark and Marilyn Johnson love giving monthly — Do you have a list of things you like Through the years, their shared philosophy
As long-time supporters of Samaritas, they never have to worry about missing a letter from to do for FUN? has resulted in a FREEDOM to live out
Samaritas when they are traveling and know that their regular support matters to those who their lives doing things that bring them
Samaritas serves. They used to make gifts to many different organizations, but over time began Tracy and Andreas Teich do – great satisfaction and a sense of purpose.
to focus on a few. Giving has always been a response for the blessings they have received. They and it looks like this! Andreas is in his 26th year of his call as
were raised to help others and Samaritas is a mission they can trust. As monthly donors, they • Strong network of family and friends pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church in
share God’s love year-round through Samaritas’ mission. Mark shares, “If you can, give your that bring them JOY – check Bay City. He also serves as a Director for
whole self, both through financial support and volunteering — you learn a lot in the process of McLaren Bay Special Care Hospital and
serving others.” And that’s a Ripple Effect worth sharing. • Meaningful work and volunteer is a member of the Bay Area Community
opportunities – check Foundation Board. Tracy retired from Dow
• FUN vacations, frequent food and several years ago and is an active volunteer
entertainment adventures – check with Samaritas — see below, a spiritual
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director and teacher, and the Treasurer
RIPPLE EFFE CTS MONTHLY GIVING CLUB • Living in a house they LOVE – check for Bay City Players, the local community
• Giving money away – check –
wait... what??? theatre
Samaritas is pleased to announce its new monthly giving club, Ripple Effects. It is true! The decision about how they Andreas and Tracy are also proud that
For as little as $5.00 a month you can help provide safety, peace, love and enrichment wanted to live and prioritize what they their son, Jonathan, is following a similar
path. Jonathan recently got a new job and
to many in need. The club benefits our Good Samaritan Fund providing a steady funding had — and would come to have — was one an increase in his salary. They said “He’s
source throughout the year for children, families, refugees, persons with disabilities, of the initial things they agreed on early in looking at options and asking, not ‘What
individuals in need of affordable housing, and seniors. their relationship. “Each year we plan our gifts for the
year, and spreading our gifts out through can I afford, but what makes sense for me
The Ripple Effects Monthly Giving Club may provide a convenient opportunity for you Tracy says, “Growing up we always were monthly giving makes that easy – and — right now, and for the future.’”
to become a donor or increase your annual giving. Remember, your donation helps involved in church and outreach ministries automatic! We also serve in the church So what makes what they do, and the
make a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals touched by our mission. – it’s just what we did.” Andreas adds, money they give away fun? Again, they
“Our family always gave, and when I got and in organizations where having that
to college, I began to understand the regular income really helps in managing an agree. “We enjoy giving where our gifts
concept of tithing. That was our beginning organizational budget as well. It’s a will make a difference for the people and
place – and then we kept increasing that WIN/WIN for both sides – those who give places we care about. In addition, the
WAY S Y OUR MONTHLY GIFT CREATES A RIPPLE EFFE CT percentage until we met the goal Tracy and those who receive!” relationships we have with others who
initially hoped we could.” Their thoughtful share those values and priorities are gifts
planning through the years now enables — Tracy and Andreas Teich that we receive in return. Both of those are
what make giving and serving FUN!”
$50 $100 $120 them to make their gifts from assets as
often (or more) than income.
could pay for craft and project could pay for an could provide a 6-week
therapy supplies for our individualized life skills exercise or enrichment
Samaritas House Heartline class for a young adult class for residents in one TOP SI X REASONS SAM ARITAS IS GR ATEFUL TO T R AC Y AND ANDREAS:
women transitioning from aging out of foster care. of our affordable living
incarceration, homelessness communities. 1. Volunteer and leadership roles at Samaritas: 3. Additional Samaritas Campaign contributions – Giving Hope,
For All Generations, et al.
and/or human trafficking. Andreas – Ambassador and advocate with Messiah Lutheran. Also
includes volunteering and visits at Samaritas Senior Living Saginaw 4. Members of Samaritas Heritage Society – recognizing individuals
and Saginaw Community Center who have included Samaritas in their estate plans
Tracy – Former Chair and current member of the Samaritas 5. They are FUN and FAITHFUL partners in our Mission: Serving
$150 $200 Foundation Board Executive Committee, and Giving Hope people as an expression of the love of Christ.
Campaign Cabinet member – Great Lakes Bay Region
could purchase a car could pay for a New 2. Members of Ripple Effects – Samaritas’ Monthly Giving Circle We would love to have you join Tracy and Andreas as supporters of
Samaritas. Contact DeeDee McVety to explore ways you can be the
seat for foster families/ American refugee rock that starts the ripple! dmcve@samaritas.org
birth families, or pay family’s utilities for a
for a foster child’s month on average.
extracurricular activity.
Devin

Devin has superheroes on his mind. He loves watching superhero
movies, and his favorite superhero is the Hulk. When he gets older,
Devin wants to become a superhero. Another of Devin’s passions is
Visit Samaritas.org/Donate, or call Jessica at 313-308-8892 to join the Legos, which he uses to build his own creations.
Ripple Effects Monthly Giving Club. For more information visit samaritas.org

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