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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

THANK It's been an amazing year of generosity and support from our community and corporate

YOU partners across the state! To learn how you can get involved with our Samaritas programs,
contact Samaritas at Kayla.Park@samaritas.org

New Americans Staff Get Prepped for Emergencies
TechTown Field Trip to Ann Arbor Through a partnership with the Office of Global Michigan, Samaritas
Demetrius Starling, Executive Director of Children’s Services staff received training to handle issues such as natural disasters
Administration (MDHHS), speaks to a group of foster care teens and more.
and refugee youth at Tech Trek at Ann Arbor SPARK’s
a2Tech360. The trek was part of a week-long series of events
celebrating Ann Arbor’s spirit of innovation through
experiences, conversations and connections that strengthen
and expand the region’s vibrant technology ecosystem.

Independent Living Plus Donation for Home
The young people who have aged out of foster care in our ILP programs received
Samaritas Bloomfield Hills Masquerade Ball cleaning and paper products from Detroit Manufacturing Systems to help keep
In the fall of 2023 the Samaritas Senior Living Bloomfield their homes tidy. They were happy to get them!
community hosted an exquisite community event. The party
attracted 200 people and all celebrated together in style.

Residents Try Out the NuStep Machine Businesses Like Molina Healthcare Get Kids Ready
Muskegon Senior Affordable Living residents are more healthy for School
and mobile thanks to the support of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Thanks to this donation, the students in our care had the necessary tools to
Michigan. The residents love the new NuStep exercise machine. start the school year with stylish backpacks and loads of supplies.

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