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Dear Samaritas Nation, Friends, Supporters and Our New Americans workforce development focus for the upcoming year will be on driving further
Partners: programs expanded, continue to help hundreds innovation in programming through corporate
of refugees secure good paying jobs and support partnerships and entrepreneurial methods,
I take great pride and pleasure in sharing the annual them as they engaged in additional training to expanding our Substance Use Disorder services
impact report for 2024, summarizing our remarkable earn higher pay and benefits and continue to through insurance partners and community mental
journey and significant milestones from the past grow Michigan’s economy. health relationships, and a continued focus on data-
year. We completed construction and opened our 16 th driven decision making.
affordable living community, The Landing at
In the face of immense challenges and an ever- Spring Lake, providing more safe and comfortable I extend my heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated
changing landscape, Samaritas Nation housing for Michigan families. employees for their exceptional contributions, valued
demonstrated exceptional resilience and dedication. clients for their continued trust, our corporate and
This resulted in significant progress across all key Investment also continued in program expansion, community partners for their collaboration, and
areas of operation. talent development and technological advancements shareholders for their unwavering support.
to ensure continued competitiveness and sustainable I look forward to working together so we can build a
Key highlights from 2024 include: growth. stronger, more sustainable future for Samaritas.
We secured the largest Family Preservation
contract in the state, covering 9 counties and As the landscape continues to change, commitment Sincerely,
serving hundreds of families, helping them stay to our core values and our mission remains. The Dave Morin, President and Chief Executive Officer
together, safe and supported.

Samaritas Board of Directors Latricia Trice, LTrice Consulting Bonnie Reyes, Retired, Girl Scouts of Southeastern
Michigan
Andrew Blum, Bodman Law John Vande Guchte, Innovia Wealth
Kimberly Burke, Mercedez Benz North America Corporation Brett Vander Kamp, New Holland Brewing Co. Carolyn Russell, Retired, Sales Executive
Pat Thomas, Emeritus
Kirk Dornbush Jr., Elevation Resources LLC
Dave Wohleen, Retired, Automotive Executive
Reverend Gerald Ferguson, All Saints Lutheran Church Samaritas Foundation Board of Trustees
Jeanine Hatcher, GenesisHOPE Ellen Batkie, Retired, Finance Executive Currents Council
Bishop Donald Kreiss, Southeast Michigan Synod Kevin Blaser, Applied Training Solutions Julie Delezenne, Senior Pastor, Presbyterian Church of
David Lochner, Retired, The Children's Foundation Wafa Dinaro, New Economy Initiative Traverse City
Debora Matthews, Retired, The Children's Center of Rev. Dr. Charles B. Hardwick, Synod of the Covenant Margarita Hernandez, Entrepreneur and Venture
Wayne County Presbyterian Church Catalyst
Jason Paulateer, Fifth Third Bank Kristin Legato, Woodside Bible Church Carlos Martinez, People First Economy
Ryan Stonier, Emergency Response Services, Inc.
Sarah Pobocik, Chase Bank John Mayes, Retired, General Motors
Dan Taylor, NFP
Kush Shaqiri, Delta Dental of MI, OH, & IN Michael Nussdorfer, Retired, APCO Michallene Thacker-Mann, Catapult Learning