Recognizing All of You, This National Volunteer Week | |
Don't forget to keep an eye on our Facebook page at Facebook.com/IamSamaritas where we will be dropping posts and quotes celebrating Samaritas volunteers through the month of April! | |
What you have helped make possible so far this year: | |
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Congratulations to the volunteer award winners at Southeast MI’s New Americans Program: Sarah Martin-Fanone, Kim Swank, Kim Fronrath, and Rachel Williams. These four women were recognized at the Southeast MI New Americans’ International Woman’s Day event, celebrating the cultural diversity of our female clients, women-run community partnerships, and female volunteers.
Sarah, Kim, Kim, and Rachel were honored for their large impact consistently volunteering their time and going above and beyond for our clients.
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THANK YOU for bringing so much joy
to those in need!
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Help Our Running Team Hit our Fundraising Goal! | |
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Do you love to run? Samaritas is putting together a team - Team Ripple Effects - for the Detroit Free Press Marathon October 18-20! (There is also a 5k and 1k. You can also just walk. Whatever is your preference!)
Help us reach our goal of raising $5,000 to support children and families in Michigan. You can help by:
1 - Joining our team! Sign up at freepmarathon.com and select Samaritas as your charity. Or email kpark@samaritas.org to say you'd like to join the team.
2 - Supporting our runners! Donate at our GivenGain Fundraising Page and support either Samaritas or individual runners reach their fundraising goal. All money raised goes to Samaritas to help us serve clients throughout Michigan.
Groups, organizations, and companies with two or more fundraising runners can be listed as official Team Ripple Effects Sponsors! Contact kpark@samaritas.org to learn more.
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May 18-19, 2024
This May, Samaritas is celebrating National Foster Care Month in partnership with Kendra Scott’s Designer Jewelry Store in Novi! From May 18th-19th you can shop at Kendra Scott online using the code “GIVEBACK-GARQJ” and 20% of all proceeds will go to Samaritas to help us serve families, seniors, and children throughout Michigan.
Want to shop in person? If you stop by the store in the Twelve Oaks Mall on May 18th from 1pm-4pm, you can shop in-person with 20% of sales going back to Samaritas, enjoy refreshments, AND say hi to Samaritas staff who will be there to answer your questions about foster care.
We need your help! Help us reach our goal of $5,000 by spreading the word to your fashion friends and networks! If 84 shoppers recruit 5 more people to buy only one piece of jewelry, we can make our goal!
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Samaritas and 313 Presents have teamed up to offer foster care advocates a special 20% discount to see the iconic Tony Award®-winning musical ANNIE at the Fox Theatre from May 3-5 as part of the 2023-24 Fox Theatre Series presented by Comerica Bank. The discount offer is valid now through Friday, April 19, and is available at www.313promos.com/samaritas while supplies last.
In addition, $5 from each ticket sold will benefit Samaritas. This offer is valid for performances on Fri., May 3 at 7:30 p.m., Sat., May 4 at 7:30 p.m. or Sun., May 5 at 6:30 p.m. Click here to learn more.
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MUSIC. FOOD. DRINKS. FAMILY.
A FREE Event for Everyone!
Legacy Adoption Services (LAS) is hosting its 2nd annual Legacy Day event hosted by River's Edge Brewing Co. at the SHAC! Every child is valuable and unique, and LAS aims to support hundreds of Waiting Children. By attending Legacy Day, you can enjoy a great time and contribute to a great cause. Learn more at lasadoption.org/legacy-day/.
This year’s event will be unforgettable, featuring performances from Michigan Rock School’s youngest and oldest bands, a magician, balloon artist, face-painter, and inspiring talks and conversations that will touch your heart. Enjoy local craft beer, grilled hot dogs, brats, and other items from the River’s Edge menu for purchase. Donations are welcome, and remember there will be a raffle and silent auction with fantastic prizes up for grabs!
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Samaritas Ukrainian clients got a taste of home by celebrating Easter the way that they're used to doing it back home. Take a look at these two news stories that aired on WXYZ TV 7 in 2024. | |
Check out these news stories to see how your support is helping empower others to live their fullest life possible!
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Easter is coming up, and local organizations in the community are teaming up to ensure children in need can celebrate! See more at WoodTV. (March 13, 2024)
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Samaritas Integrating Over 3,000 Refugees Per Year into Metro Detroit Communities. Read more at Detroitisit. (March 19, 2024)
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A Ukrainian tradition is continuing on, thanks to experts on the country’s heritage and a little help from local nonprofit Samaritas. Read more at C & G News. (April 3, 2024)
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We are always looking for ways to share information and updates about what Samaritas - along with our generous friends and supporters - accomplishes every day.
Do you have a group that is interested in learning about the community around them and opportunities to make a difference? Invite a speaker from Samaritas! Contact Kayla Park at Kayla.Park@samaritas.org if interested.
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Family Event Planners Needed!
Help Samaritas' New Americans' Team throw two fantastic and fun family events this year!
June: World Refugee Day Picnic
October: Trunk or Treat
These long-time family, staff, and volunteer-favorite events are only possible through the work and commitment of a strong team. And as our clientele continues to grow we now need your help to make these events a possibility for 2024.
Join our team as an event volunteer to assist with planning, food, entertainment, donations, and more to help "make the magic happen" this year and bless the families we serve!
To get involved, contact Cierra Jones at cjone1@samaritas.org.
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URGENT: Virtual Volunteer Opportunity - Sleuths Wanted!
Do you love finding information online and talking to cool people?
Are you a stickler for accuracy and know your way around a spreadsheet?
Do you like short-term projects – get in, get it done, celebrate!
Samaritas is updating our contact information list for faith partners to better communicate and provide opportunities for members to engage in our Mission. This is a short-term project, with big-time impact to help connect with more people who care and want to help those we serve!
Online research and updates can be done at any time of the day.
When needed, phone calls to church offices would be during their office hours – which vary.
Interested?
Want to learn more?
CONTACT: DeeDee McVety, Director – Faith Centered Engagement; Deedee.mcvety@samaritas.org; 248.953.1944
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