Good Samaritan Network is pleased to announce an InterFaith Summit on March 18 at the Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel in Carmel.

The Good Samaritan Network Executive Director Nancy Chance said our “objective for the day is to address significant challenges facing Hamilton County and its residents. We want to recognize our similarities and embrace our differences, identify and consider solutions, and work together to be prepared.”

This gathering aims to strengthen collaboration among churches, faith-based organizations, and places of worship and engage individuals and agencies committed to making a difference. Together, we will explore practical strategies and initiatives that empower all residents of Hamilton County.

Join in for an in-depth discussion with distinguished guest speakers and expert panel members as we tackle pressing issues affecting our community, including housing, mental health, volunteerism and community safety. The InterFaith Summit will engage in dialogue and possible plans to provide care methods for Hamilton County families in different areas, such as affordable housing, mental health, volunteerism, and more.

The ability “to bring together Hamilton County residents and especially the inter-faith community to increase awareness and engagement with an eventual outcome of being prepared during a devastating disaster or emergency,” Chance said, it really is “a return to the grassroots of being a caring community.” 

Chance also said, “Sponsors, like Gaylor Electric – Chuck Goodrich, are crucial in making this free event possible for Hamilton County, and they deserve our support for taking on this unique event!”

Sponsorships are still available for: EVENT Sponsor, PARTNER Sponsor, and PRIVATE Sponsor. Besides RSVP sign-up, Sponsorship details and signup-up links are listed on our website (www.gsnlive.org/interfaithsummit).

Hamilton County InterFaith | Panel Discussions Schedule:

The summit will include Q&A, breakout sessions, presentation handouts, and panel discussion topics. Panelists are assembled from a cross-section of varied Hamilton County organizations to lead the discussions, including:

Homelessness, Housing Instability, and Uncertainties

Andrea Muirragui Davis, Executive Director, CFRM, HAND Inc.

Mental Health Services

Amy Chaudion, Director, LIFEhouse Ministries

Holly Homan, LCSW, LCAC, Owner, Chief of Unlimited Potential, JRNY Counseling

Monica Greer, Executive Director, Hamilton County Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs

Dr. Mary Beth Woehrle, Founder/President, IGNITE Transform & IGNITE Center 4 Community

James R. Ginder, MS,NREMT,PI,CHES ®,NCEE,PAI,CCHW, Health Education Specialist, Hamilton County Health Department

Kaitlyn Ervin, Director of Crisis Services, Aspire Indiana

Volunteerism

Kim Rogers-Hatfield, CVA, Director of Community Resources with Heart of Indiana United Way

Chance said, “Understanding our differences while recognizing our similarities and working together to be better prepared and more resilient as a community is critical – especially in a disaster or emergency.”