Samaritas

Over its 90 years, Samaritas has grown to serve and transform the lives of more than 33,000 individuals annually through key program sites across Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
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// MISSION

Serving people as an expression of the love of Christ.

// KEY SERVICES PROVIDED

Over its 90 years, Samaritas has grown to serve and transform the lives of more than 33,000 individuals annually through key program sites across Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

Our skilled professionals provide essential life-changing services to Michiganders, including:

  • People with substance use disorders who are in need of behavioral health and addiction services.
  • Refugee families and youth looking for peace and opportunity.
  • Kids in the foster care system needing safety and stability.
  • Children hoping to be adopted and find their forever family.
  • Families who need family preservation services, education, and other resources to stabilize their homes.
  • Families, seniors, and individuals in need of care and homes.
  • Adults with disabilities in search of care and group homes.
  • Kids who need behavioral health therapy to thrive.
  • Young people leaving foster care who need safe, stable homes and guidance into adulthood.
  • Homeless families in need of shelter, food, and safety.

 

// LEADERSHIP

Kevin Van Den Bosch
Chief Program Officer

Kelli Dobner
Chief Strategy and Growth Officer

Cynthia Sikina
Chief Financial Officer (Interim)

Charles Caine
Chief Operations Officer

Todd Hanselman
Chief Talent Officer

Kirsten Mack
Chief Quality Officer

// GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Be the Rock Gala
On Sept. 12, West Michigan’s most notable business and cultural leaders will gather at this dazzling affair to raise funds for and awareness of essential programs that uplift Michigan’s communities. Event Chair Lauren Davis, West Michigan regional president for Huntington Bank, will be on hand to host you. Tickets are available at samaritas.org/BeTheRock.

Neighbors, Not Numbers Campaign
This Samaritas campaign educates Michiganders that our neighbors, kids, and co-workers may be just a paycheck away from instability and may need an affordable housing solution to keep going. Everyone deserves a safe and affordable home. Learn how you can help at samaritas.org/Neighbors-Not-Numbers.

Good Samaritan Fund
Help Samaritas serve people in its West Michigan communities as an expression of the love of Christ. Visit samaritas.org/donate to learn how you can support its mission.

Connecting one-on-one with leaders like Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss is just one of the benefits of attending the Be the Rock Gala on Sept. 12, which raises funds for and awareness of critical programs to preserve Michigan’s communities. Mayor Bliss is seen here flanked by Samaritas interim CEO Dave Morin and Kevin Van Den Bosch, chief program officer for Samaritas.
Legislative, community, and business partnerships large and small are needed to support Samaritas programs. Samaritas leaders Kelli Dobner, chief growth officer, and interim CEO Dave Morin are seen here at the Mackinac Policy Conference with Sen. Gary Peters and Samaritas board Director Kush Shaqiri.
Samaritas is Michigan’s best-known refugee resettlement agency. Samaritas celebrates the positive contributions of Michigan’s refugees with events in Grand Rapids each June. Activities like the World Refugee Day Picnic and the Refugee Youth Art Show illustrate the beautiful mosaic of clientele.

// CONTACT INFORMATION

2080 Union Ave. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49507 | 313-804-0782
samaritas.org

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