The School Dress

We have a unique gift idea for you to share this Christmas. You can now go to Amazon and buy The School Dress for someone you love. The School Dress is our very first children’s book in the Samaritan Adventure series, with more books to come featuring our scholars as...
Two Great Thanksgiving Ideas

Two Great Thanksgiving Ideas

If you haven’t made your Thanksgiving plans yet, let me give you a great idea to try with your family and friends: Thanksgiving Brunch! A few years ago, the Mrs. and I started hosting friends and family at 10 a.m. on Thanksgiving for coffee, ham, and eggs, and I love...
We Heal More Than We Know

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

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

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....