About Us
Meet the Executive Director
Sara Buchholz began in January 2022. Previous to Samaritan's Carriage, Sara worked 32 years for Grand Rapids Christian Schools, 23 years in the Administrative Offices.
She loves her new role with Samaritan's Carriage and is having a marvelous time meeting guests from each of the 9 homes and connecting with the Life Enrichment Coordinators and all the volunteers.
My favorite part of each outing is listening. Once a question is asked then our guests begin to talk and the words just flow. We hear about their lives and the adventures they went on as children. Sometime we hear about their children and grandchildren. It is alway enlightening to hear their life experiences.
"Every outing is an adventure!"
In September and October we have so many choices of places to visit.
In September we enjoyed visits to the Ford Museum, Rockford Dam, Dollar Tree, Downtown Market, Hemlock Crossing and Art Prize. Walking through the Amway Grand and DeVos Place we saw a lot of beautiful pieces of artwork. We were so impressed with the creativity of some people. God blesses each of us with talents! One of our guests had entered her crocheting to Art Prize in the past and won.
We celebrated her!
October looks to be full of beautiful days of sunshine and
gorgeous colors on the trees. We might enjoy a
walk through Millennium Park.
THANK YOU!
Thank you to all our donors for making these outings such a blessing. The guests are thanking the volunteers over and over for giving them these glorious experiences. The volunteers are having a blast hearing story after story. So donors, please keep up your contributions the joy you are providing is palatable.
The average cost of an outing is upwards of $250.
Gas prices are really hitting us hard, just like everyone else.
Thanks again for your generosity.
Who We Are
Our History
Our History
Samaritan's Carriage is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing joy to those with limited mobility in the greater Grand Rapids area. The Samaritan's Carriage itself is a bus with a lift that can sit up to five persons in wheelchairs. We are partnered with nine nursing homes in the Grand Rapids area. Each nursing home is designated
Samaritan's Carriage is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing joy to those with limited mobility in the greater Grand Rapids area. The Samaritan's Carriage itself is a bus with a lift that can sit up to five persons in wheelchairs. We are partnered with nine nursing homes in the Grand Rapids area. Each nursing home is designated one day a month to go on a special outing with a team of Samaritan's Carriage volunteers. Each team of volunteers is made up of five companions, and one driver. The companions push the guests in wheelchairs and spend time getting to know the guests. What makes our ministry so special is that we provide these outings and experiences free of charge.
Samaritan's Carriage, Inc. is an independent 501 C (3) non-profit organization. We are completely funded by donations. All contributions are tax deductible.
Our History
Our History
Our History
Samaritan's Carriage was founded in 2002 with the goal to bring some joy to the lives of people living with limited mobility especially in nursing homes in the greater Grand Rapids area. During Covid our carriage sat idle for two years. Now that Samaritan's Carriage is able to go out again we are having such wonderful experiences. It doe
Samaritan's Carriage was founded in 2002 with the goal to bring some joy to the lives of people living with limited mobility especially in nursing homes in the greater Grand Rapids area. During Covid our carriage sat idle for two years. Now that Samaritan's Carriage is able to go out again we are having such wonderful experiences. It doesn't matter if the sun shines or the rain falls the ability to leave their homes and see some sights again is a huge blessing.
Our Mission
Our History
Our Mission
As an expression of God’s love, Samaritan’s Carriage tailors experiences and personal encounters that affirm, bless and bring joy into the lives of persons having limited mobility.
