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Treasured Samaritas Donors, Partners, Because at Samaritas, compassion is our And together with the support of our
Volunteers, Clients, Staff and Friends: passion. It’s what we do and who we are. dedicated teams, donors, community
And we understand that in order to make and partners, we will never stop being a
You may see, woven through the fabric of a life-changing difference for someone, force for good, living out our mission of
this publication, that we have made a that compassion must be put into action. serving people as an expression of the
concerted effort to focus our work in four love of Christ.
core areas of impact: Housing for all, It’s what inspired us to open our doors
providing Child and Family Services to over 90 years ago and it’s what drives us Thank you for your support and care.
Michigan families including foster care, today as we continue to open our doors
family preservation and adoption, and our hearts, changing minds and Peace and Blessings
welcoming New Americans with the behaviors to connect and work together Dave Morin, CEO
support they need, and helping people to unleash collective energy and have a
connect with mental health and addiction lasting impact.
resources.

Samaritas Board of Directors Samaritas Foundation Board of Trustees Carolyn Russell, Retired, Sales Executive
Andrew Blum, Bodman PLC Abel Alcala, Oakland Corridor Partners, John Laing Jean Schluckebier, Retired, Educator
Tracey Brame, WMU-Cooley Law School Ellen Batkie, Retired, Finance Executive Pat Thomas, Emeritus
Kirk Dornbush, Elevation Resources Kevin Blaser, Applied Training Solutions Dave Wohleen, Retired, Automotive Executive
Rev. Gerald Ferguson, All Saints Lutheran Church ELCA Sheilda Braddock, Isabella Bank
Jeanine Hatcher, GenesisHOPE Wafa Dinaro, New Economy Initiative
Currents Council
Bishop Donald Kreiss, Southeast Michigan Synod, ELCA Carolyn Dwyer, Mohawk Group Jenn Julie Delezenne, Senior Pastor, Presbyterian
David Lochner, Retired, The Children’s Foundation Rev. Dr. Charles B. Hardwick, Synod of the Covenant Church of Traverse City
Jason Paulateer, Fifth Third Bank Presbyterian Church Margarita Hernandez, Entrepreneur and Venture
Sarah Pobocik, Chase Bank Kristin Legato, Woodside Bible Church Catalyst – Chair
Kush Shaqiri, Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio & Indiana John Mayes, Retired, General Motors Carlos Martinez, People First Economy
Latricia Trice, LTrice Consulting Michael Nussdorfer, Retired, APCO Dan Taylor, NFP and Cambridge Consulting Group –
John Vande Guchte, Innovia Wealth Bonnie Reyes, Retired, Girl Scouts of Southeastern Secretary
Brett VanderKamp, New Holland Brewing Co. Michigan Michallene Thacker-Mann, Catapult Learning