by International Samaritan | Nov 15, 2024 | Weekend Reflections
Food has a unique way of bringing people together, and that’s true all over the globe. As we prepare to gather with family and friends for Thanksgiving and Christmas, we asked a few of our international team members to share their Christmas traditions and a favorite...
by International Samaritan | Nov 8, 2024 | Weekend Reflections
“When you’re dancing, you’re not so concerned about your troubles. You’re asking, ‘Am I in sync with everyone?’ It’s a momentary break from your problems, and you get a bit of joy,” said Grace Flavia Ibanda, one of our team members in Uganda. Joy is what Grace wants...
by International Samaritan | Nov 4, 2024 | Weekend Reflections
As we go to the polls in America next Tuesday, I thought you might enjoy the remarks I made at the University of Michigan Board of Regents meeting on October 17. May we all treat each other with grace and dignity, regardless of whether we vote to go blue or to go red....
by International Samaritan | Oct 25, 2024 | Weekend Reflections
Four years ago, I made “a big ask” of a successful business owner and well-respected Catholic philanthropist I had only recently met. A big ask for us is finding people willing to sponsor ten of our scholars at $3,000 each–or $30,000. Before answering my request, she...
by International Samaritan | Oct 21, 2024 | Weekend Reflections
You’re not alone. For our scholars breaking the cycle of poverty, you’ve found students across the globe who are equally determined to get an education. For our team members supporting our communities, you’ve found resources and friends in each...
by International Samaritan | Oct 11, 2024 | Weekend Reflections
Never in my life have I seen such profound change in such a short time as the transformation that has taken place in the Dandora (Kenya) and Kiteezi (Uganda) communities since our teams began awarding scholarships there just over a year ago. In Uganda, the mothers who...
