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AFGHAN REFUGEE

NETWORK

Join the Mission
e are poised to welcome four times the amount of refugees
from other countries than in previous years, in addition
Wto our new arrivals from Afghanistan, and we couldn’t
do it without the massive outpouring of support from our donors,
community and corporate partners and volunteers.
We have joined with our long-time partner Christ Church Cranbrook,
with Father Bill Danaher (and Samaritas Board member) spearheading
the congregational outreach action.
WE NEED YOU!

Your partnership ensures the successful integration of refugees arriving in
the U.S. and creates meaningful and varied ways for faith and community
groups to engage with and walk alongside refugee families in service,
friendship, and as advocates. We are asking for your help in three ways:

1. Please join the Afghan Refugee Network and make a direct
donation: www.samaritas.org/donate

2. Please share this message with your friends and associates in the
wider community.

3. Help us find permanent affordable housing options for
refugee families

Welcoming Michigan Event

Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter hosted a Welcoming Week event at Rahma
Worldwide in Beverly Hills, Mich. on September 17 and Samaritas was there to help with
the festivities.

“Welcoming Week is a time to come together to celebrate the wonderful things that each of
our different cultures and backgrounds bring to the community,” Coulter said.

Samaritas was represented by Suzy and Rawan, New Americans program staff, who were
excited to highlight the work being done for refugees. Welcoming Week is a national initiative
led by Welcoming America that showcases the growing movement of communities striving to
be more welcoming places for all, including immigrants.

To get involved or make a gift to Samaritas, please contact Kelli Dobner at (586) 823-0544 /
Kelli.Dobner@samaritas.org or Father Bill Danaher at wdanaher@christchurchcranbrook.org.

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