by International Samaritan | Aug 9, 2024 | Weekend Reflections
There was a swift knock on our car window. A beautiful young girl was standing firmly by the car. Her presence was instantaneously captivating so anyone would have stopped and acknowledged her. “I want to give you this letter,” she demanded while looking... by International Samaritan | Aug 2, 2024 | Weekend Reflections
I’ve been with International Samaritan for six years now, or a mere 20% of our history, and I want to share with you 30 reasons that make this 30-year-old organization the most exceptional investment you can make in others. Here they are, and they are large! 1. Our... by International Samaritan | Jul 26, 2024 | Weekend Reflections
This is Nayeli (pictured above), or “Naye” as we affectionately call her. She lives in the Buen Samaritano (Good Samaritan) community in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, with her aunt and almost 4-year-old son, Jasiel. This community is located right next to the municipal... by International Samaritan | Jul 19, 2024 | Weekend Reflections
At the top of my emails this past Monday was this message to Andrew Pawuk, our vice president, and me from Selam Terefe, the leader of our mission in East Africa: I am writing this email with a heavy heart following the news of the recent shooting incident. Like many... by International Samaritan | Jul 12, 2024 | Weekend Reflections
In early May, 12 of us from St. Mary Student Parish in Ann Arbor traveled to Honduras to spend a week with the local International Samaritan team learning, serving, and growing as children of God. What unfolded over the next five and a half days touched every one of... by International Samaritan | Jun 28, 2024 | Weekend Reflections
Last week, I was in Uganda to see the land that we had just purchased next to the dumpsite there to turn into a family life center. Early on my first morning, I walked with David Kafambe, our team leader, on a muddy trail jumping on stones to cross a small stream of... by International Samaritan | Jun 21, 2024 | Weekend Reflections
This week we celebrated Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. We thought it was worth sharing a few of the celebrations in our partner communities. These celebrations either commemorate milestones or are intended to raise... by International Samaritan | Jun 14, 2024 | Weekend Reflections
To meet Dr. Ken Coleman is to find a new friend, which I discovered while spending time with him at the opening of our new family life center in Honduras last week. Ken had a good question, funny story, or insightful perspective to share in every conversation or... by International Samaritan | Jun 7, 2024 | Weekend Reflections
When we set out to make a difference in Uganda, little did we know we would be witnessing the birth of a new star. Our mission began with home visits, a quest to identify young individuals who, despite their circumstances, showed great promise and an eagerness to rise... by International Samaritan | May 31, 2024 | Weekend Reflections
Thirty years ago this summer, International Samaritan began when Fr. Don Vettese, S.J. and a car full of St. John’s Jesuit students (including a young Chris Lindsey, who has been serving on our board for the last 11 years) came across the garbage dump in...
