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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

MIHAELA MITROFAN
Director, New American Services,
Samaritas

Samaritas Featured at Detroit‘s TechTown Panel Detroit Free Press Marathon Runners
Mihaela participated in the “From Struggles to Strength: Each year, Samaritas participates in the marathon, both as a participant in
Empowering Michigan’s Refugee Community” panel to discuss why the health and fitness expo and as a beneficiary of funds raised by runners
Samaritas refugee clients are great candidates for employees. This who choose us as their charity partner. Visit freepmarathon.com to
forum was held in conjunction with LeaderConnect. sign up for 2024's race,

Grand Rapids Welcome Week
Samaritas participated in Grand Rapids' inaugural Welcome Week event
at Garfield Park. Our refugee services staff was on hand to recruit
volunteers and educate attendees about our program and our HR
recruiters were there to talk about careers. at Samaritas.

New Garden Beds at Samaritas in Grand Rapids
This affordable housing community was enhanced with flowers and
vegetables such as collard greens, string beans and tomatoes. The
bounty was due to the generosity of the Bates Place and Tom Neil
from St. Philip's Episcopal Church.

2023 Christmas Wish Drive Pancakes and PJs for Foster Families
A special thanks to General Motors, Molina Healthcare, Trinity Lutheran Thanks to Wolfgang's Restaurant in Grand Rapids for providing a free
Church in Grand Rapids, Woodside Bible Church, and Holy Cross meal for our foster families. Wolfgang’s staff has opened their breakfast
Lutheran Church in Livonia for their generous support. diner in the evening to volunteer and serve Samaritas foster families
free of charge for over 10 years!

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