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BY SAM BEALS, CEO SAMARITASAS
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amaritas is blessed with continued
strong COVID-19 mitigation In particular, the numbers served in
Ssuccess, dedicated staff, volunteers, our New American (refugee) services
and growing donor support despite the have quadrupled this year, and that
unprecedented and pervasive impact of was prior to the urgent Afghan refugee
this pandemic on the vulnerable people service needs that quickly developed
of all ages and backgrounds that we in recent months. We are grateful
have the privilege to serve. our response has been quick and
substantive, thanks to the financial and
We are confident that in staying faithful volunteer support provided by those
to our mission of Serving People as who have joined us as the hands, feet,
an Expression of the Love of Christ, and words of Christ to meet these
the Lord will continue to grant those pressing needs.
we serve and this ministry hope and
brighter futures. We are excited to see As we continue to develop our capacity
a future of robust service opportunities to meet urgent needs and anticipate • Provide and/or encourage those
that will enable our services to help ever growing service opportunities, in your circle of influence to come
transform even more hearts and lives in we invite you to participate in these alongside us to provide invaluable
the future. opportunities in at least the following volunteer support for our staff and
ways: those we serve.
While there is always demand for all
our services thanks to the expert • Pray that in these days of staff • Advocate for and join the growing
programming we deliver, we are seeing shortages for non-profit and for-profit number of donors, churches,
unusual growth in our Child & Family organizations alike, that we will be able Foundations and businesses who
Preservation, Foster Care, Independent to secure the staff needed to enhance through their financial support are
Living, New American, Substance our services at the same pace as the helping to ensure that the least, last and
Use Disorder and affordable housing growing demand for such. lost among us come to experience the
services, as well as a resurgence of our love of Christ and support their needs
Senior Living services. during the vulnerable times of their
lives.

Samaritas Nation is grateful for
the love, support, and tireless
encouragement that we experience
from all those who are drawn to
and ensure that our mission, values
and services continue to thrive in
the coming years.

In Christ alone,

Sam Beals
Chief Executive Officer

Our Hands FALL/WINTER 2021, ISSUE NO. 11

3 MISSION SIZZLE 10-11 EVENTS 19 AFFORDABLE LIVING
4 DONOR SPOTLIGHT 12-13 ADOPTION 20-21 ADVANCE THE MISSION
5 FAITH IN ACTION 14-15 SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER 22 SENIOR LIVING
6-7 NEW AMERICANS 16-17 REFUGEE FOSTER CARE
8-9 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS 18 FOSTER CARE
For general inquiries, email info@samaritas.org For more information visit samaritas.org Cover: Refugee Foster Youth
**Please note that some of the images included in the issue were taken pre COVID-19 Crisis.