32 | OCTOBER 13 • 2022
OUR COMMUNITY
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amantha Foon, 34, of
Bloomfield Hills was
nominated as Volunteer
of the Week for her active role
as a volunteer in countless
organizations throughout the
Metro Detroit Jewish community.
“Samantha is a superstar,” said
Nicole Miller, director of ORT
America Michigan Region. “She
is a true leader, and ORT is so
lucky to have her involved in two
of its four annual fundraisers.
As co-chair of this year’s Come
ORT and Play, her vision and
leadership ensured a successful
fundraiser for the community and
ORT.”
Foon holds many titles
throughout the community:
social event vice president on
the NEXTGen Detroit Executive
Board, a member of the JFamily
Advisory Committee, board
member at the Jewish Community
Center and volunteer chair lead of
the Brilliant Detroit Ambassadors.
“I have a lot of passions, and
I love helping the community in
whatever way I can. So, if I hear
about something that I feel like
I can bring my talents, whatever
that may be, I try to be there,”
Foon said.
Foon says she really got
involved with the community
after she moved back to Michigan
from New York six years ago.
Foon says she’s made it her
mission to make a positive impact
on the Metro Detroit Jewish
community.
“Samantha Foon is one of our
most dedicated and proactive
executive committee members,”
said NEXTGen Detroit Director
Tomer Moked.
“In the last couple of years, Sam
was the vice president responsible
for our social engagements,
working and mentoring some of
our board members who share the
passion for diverse experiences
within NEXTGen Detroit,” he
added. “She is currently chairing
our largest fundraiser event
alongside Danny Kaufman and
George Roberts.”
On a weekly basis, she also
gives back to HAVEN Shelter
for Domestic Violence by doing
grocery shopping for the shelter.
“There is such a need out there
and so many ways to get involved.
It’s just a matter of finding it,”
Foon explained. “If you can
find a friend or someone to do
something with, or you see an
organization or read a story in the
JN that piques your interest, reach
out and get involved.”
To learn more about Samantha Foon and
the volunteer work she does throughout the
community you can connect with her via
email at samanthafoon14@gmail.com.
If you would like to nominate someone to
be the next volunteer of the week, send a
nomination with a short paragraph telling us
why to rsweet@thejewishnews.com.
Meet Samantha Foon, a self-
proclaimed “career volunteer.”
On a Mission
to Volunteer
RACHEL SWEET ASSOCIATE EDITOR
VOLUNTEER OF THE WEEK
Donating
blood
Samantha volunteers
at Brilliant Detroit’s
Annual Event with
her sister-in-law
Lacey Foon
Michael and
Samantha Foon with
children Riley and
Easton