Two Great Thanksgiving Ideas
I was just with Anthony a few weeks ago in San Pedro Sula. With other scholars, their moms, and some friends from Toledo, we made and packaged 350 tortillas and snacks and then loaded them into pickups and drove into the dumpsite to deliver food to the workers there. Within 20 minutes, we gave away all 350 meals, at least 40 or 50 of them to children between the ages of 5 and 12.
We Heal More Than We Know
Last month, we welcomed an exceptional team of doctors to Uganda from Trinity Health Michigan. They came not for comfort, but to serve. For close to three weeks, they worked side by side with our local health teams at St. Stephen’s Hospital and Kasangati Community...
The Wind Beneath Our Wings
Today I am finishing my seventh year at International Samaritan. This has been the best seven years of my life; no other stretch comes close. Every day I get to work with teams in eight nations made up of some of the most talented, thoughtful, and giving people I have...
By the Grace of God
Earlier this month, we welcomed students and teachers from Regis Jesuit High School, located in Denver, Colorado, to San Pedro Sula, Honduras. The group was greeted with great love and joy by the scholarship program families, team, and community. Meeting in person was...
What We Share
For my Good Samaritan, Charlene, volunteering is not just a duty; it is a passion. She finds joy in giving, and that joy is contagious. Charlene distributes food packages to Samaritan Scholars, helping to ensure families have enough to eat during difficult seasons....
When Dreams and Art Collide
For César, art isn't just a talent; it's a refuge. As he studies and plans for a life out of poverty, painting allows him to release emotions, heal, and transform ideas into something visible. César discovered his passion for art at a very young age. While other...
Works of Beauty and Hope
Lorena is one of the artists featured in the Shine A Light: Artist Showcase & Auction. Her story showcases her talent and creative resilience.Lorena was just a young teen when she first started picking through trash in the municipal landfill, near San Pedro Sula,...
When Art Builds Friendship
Friendships in every school often begin in small, unexpected ways. For some, connections spark on the football field, while for others, they arise from shared experiences, like tackling challenging homework. For Beki and Zola, two of our Samaritan Scholars in...
Don’t Grow Weary
“Let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” I’m writing this morning to encourage the Body of Christ to not lose heart in doing good. Over the last three weeks, I had the distinct honor of visiting the...
My Good Samaritan Changed My Path
As a teacher, enclosed in the four walls of a staffroom, I always dreamt of working for the community. I didn’t have any plans on how, but I kept asking God to give me a chance to serve the community, not as a school teacher but as someone who would interact with both...
A Light On My Path
I met my Good Samaritan in 2016, when we were in 8th grade. Just like the Good Samaritan who didn't pass by the wounded man, Marcela never turns away when she sees someone going through difficult times. I remember a day when I was feeling ill, couldn't walk properly...
Who Was Your Good Samaritan?
Did you know that International Samaritan Day is going to be celebrated every October 25, starting this year? It’s true, and we just invented it, but what a great idea! We chose 10/25 because Luke 10:25 is when the Parable of the Good Samaritan begins. The Good...
