Thinking about long-term giving?
Understanding how philanthropy and tax planning intersect can boost both impact and efficiency.
Our Guide to Giving shows how to give more strategically today:
samaritas.co/givemoretogetmore
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Strategic philanthropy isn’t just what you give, it’s how you give.
With tax rules shifting, donors are rethinking:
• when to give
• what to give
• long-term strategy
Get the Guide to Giving: samaritas.co/givemoretogetmore
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Tax changes are quietly reshaping how—and when—it makes sense to give.
Many donors are missing chances to:
• maximize tax benefits
• plan smarter gifts
• align giving with long-term goals
Get our free Guide to Giving: samaritas.co/givemoretogetmore
Make your generosity go further.
Stand with us as we observe Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Plant a blue pinwheel or two to show your support for organizations like Samaritas that work to keep families together safely.
@MSHDA @michiganhhs @michiganhhs @michigan_casa
#ChildAbusePreventionMonth
#CAPMonth
Thank you to everyone who took part in our 31-Day Prayer Challenge.
Each day, you chose to pause. To breathe. To lift up the children, families, and neighbors served by Samaritas. Those quiet moments matter. They ripple outward in ways we may never fully see. We’re deeply grateful you joined us.
Today we’re celebrating the luck of strong communities and the people who make them possible. Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Samaritas.
We’re a few days into the 31 Day Prayer Challenge. How’s it going for you? Has this daily pause brought peace or comfort? Share in the comments or message us. It’s not too late to join: https://samaritas.co/praywithus
March 13 is known as National Good Samaritan Day in the United States. The day serves as a reminder that we should all strive to help those less fortunate and work towards kindness and charity towards others. One way to celebrate is to . . . volunteer or give to help those less fortunate. ay!
Big congratulations to Alex Wilson and Latricia Trice for being named finalists for West Michigan Woman’s Brilliance Awards! ⭐️
TY to @westmichiganwoman for honoring leaders who are making a difference @meijergardens
🔗 View the list of 2026 finalists: https://lnkd.in/gAUsfjKR
The 20th Black Legacy Fund Awards Gala celebrated the leaders and visionaries who paved the way for the Black Legacy Fund, created scholarships, continue to support them, and ensure this important legacy carries forward. @JarrettIrons
🤝 Great partnerships help build stronger communities!
Thank you to Bing Goei and Rachel Vander Heide, owners of Goei Center and Eastern Floral, along with the vendors who help create memorable events for Samaritas.
#Samaritas #GrandRapids #CommunityPartners
Celebrating the leaders shaping West Michigan’s future. 🌟
Our team — Kelsea, Dave, and Sue — were honored to attend the Crain’s 2006 Newsmakers of the Year Awards Breakfast!
Thank you Crain's Grand Rapids Business for bringing together changemakers who continue to move us forward.
#GrandRapids
💚 Tony is a confident, big-hearted teen who knows he’s meant for more.
He’s ready for a forever family who will show up, stay consistent, and believe in him. https://samaritas.co/40aKrdo
Feeling overwhelmed? Pause, breathe, and pray. Our 31 Day Prayer Challenge offers short daily prompts to help you find peace and reflect each day. Join us here: https://samaritas.co/praywithus
If you’re tired of the noise, the division, the endless scroll of outrage… you’re not alone. We feel it too. On March 1, Samaritas is launching a 31 Day Prayer Challenge. Not sure where to start? We’ll guide you. Join us. Let’s trade chaos for quiet strength.
Check out another one of our Coaches Who Care nominees Kim Gallagher! Kim coaches with the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association and USA Hockey, helping young athletes grow both on and off the ice. To watch past Coaches Who Care honorees visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Samaritas
This Valentine’s Day, we’re reminded that love is patient, kind, and meant to be shared.
At Samaritas, love looks like safe housing, family support, welcoming newcomers, and standing beside people when they need it most. That’s the kind of love that lasts. #ValentinesDay #LoveInAction
Edward Brooke, the first African American elected to the U.S. Senate, championed fair housing policies that still shape communities today. Samaritas stands with MCAH to advocate for affordable housing. Contact Chief Growth Officer Kelli Dobner at kdobn@samaritas.org for details.
Since the 1980s, back when Samaritas was Lutheran Social Services, Michele and her husband have fostered more than 100 children. Her decades of love and experience have changed countless lives. We’re proud to share her story. samaritas.org/michele-calloway-feature #WeAreSamaritas #BlackHistoryMonth
Ready to change your community, one kid at a time? You don’t need all the answers to support kids and families through foster care, just a willingness to learn, listen, and show up. Samaritas will walk with you every step. samaritas.org/child-welfare/foster-care #BlackHistoryMonth
Somewhere tonight, Tyler is going to sleep while still in foster care…
still waiting for the one thing every child deserves: a family.
He needs a forever home.
Someone who chooses him.
👉 Meet Tyler. Be the reason this reaches the right family. His Forever Family. https://samaritas.co/49Mk0k1
Michigan U.S. Senator @slotkin.senate.gov for Michigan has introduced legislation calling on the president to declare a national housing emergency, an important step toward making the American dream of homeownership more attainable for millions of families.
https://samaritas.co/3NvbTzr
High school coaches have a tremendous impact on student-athletes' mental health. To recognize this responsibility and impact, we partnered with be nice to launch the Coaches Who Care Mental Health Hall of Fame. Check out the first induction ceremony with Coach Stepanovich from Northview High School
💜 Welcome to Samaritas on Bluesky — where community meets compassion in action. We’re here to highlight stories that matter, spotlight opportunities to serve, and share real impact from real people across Michigan.
