Samaritas

For 90 years, Samaritas has grown to serve and transform the lives of over 33,000 individuals annually through key program sites across Michigan.
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Samaritas is Michigan鈥檚 best-known refugee resettlement agency. Annually, Samaritas celebrates the positive contributions of Michigan鈥檚 refugees with events each June. Activities like the World Refugee Day Picnic and the Refugee Youth Art Show illustrate the beautiful mosaic of clientele.

// MISSION

Serving people as an expression of the love of Christ.


// KEY SERVICES PROVIDED

For 90 years, Samaritas has grown to serve and transform the lives of over 33,000 individuals annually through key program sites across Michigan.

  • End-to-end housing solutions, from creating stock to placement and long-term support for self-sufficiency, safety, and comfort. Samaritas believes in housing for all.
  • Extensive family services, including family preservation, foster care, Independent Living Plus, and adoption, that focus on stability, healthy homes, and positive lifechanging outcomes. Samaritas puts children first and helps families thrive.
  • Mental health wellness and addiction services that help guide individuals toward recovery and reclaiming their lives. Samaritas believes healing starts from within.
  • Welcoming refugees looking for hope and a fresh start with support that helps them fi nd housing and work and become contributing members of the community. Samaritas believes everyone deserves peace and opportunity.

// UPCOMING EVENTS

APRIL: Volunteer Awareness Week
Partner with Samaritas for volunteer activities throughout the state. Service projects range from client mentorship to building beautification. Please reach out to Kayla.Park@samaritas.org to learn about the options for you and your team.

MAY: Foster Care Awareness Month
Samaritas will raise awareness about the needs and joys of fostering children. It will also raise funds to support the foster families in its care.

JUNE: Refugee Awareness Month
Samaritas will celebrate the positive contributions of Michigan鈥檚 refugees. June activities will include the launch of the Refugee Youth Art Show and a New Americans giving campaign.

SEPTEMBER: Backpack Drive
The Samaritas Backpack Drive aims to provide essential supplies to children facing challenging circumstances, ensuring they have the necessary resources to thrive. Contact Kayla.Park@samaritas.org to get involved.

NOVEMBER: Adoption Month
Samaritas鈥檚 adoption program, Legacy Adoption Services, helps children find a forever family. Join the team next year for the Forever Home Run to raise funds for adoptive families. Visit to sign up.

DECEMBER: Christmas Wish
Samaritas will kick off the holiday season with a drive to give kids in its care presents to make the season special. Contact Kayla.Park@samaritas.org to learn more.


// LEADERSHIP

Dave Morin, CEO (Interim)

Kelli Dobner, Chief Growth Officer

Cynthia Sikina, Chief Financial Officer (Interim)

Charles Caine, Chief Operations Officer

Todd Hanselman, Chief Talent Officer

Kirsten Mack, Chief Quality Officer


// CONTACT INFORMATION

8131 E. Jefferson Ave.
Detroit, MI 48214
313-308-8844