Register now for Hamilton County InterFaith Summit

Good Samaritan Network (GSN) will play host to an InterFaith Summit from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18 at the Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel, 11925 N. Meridian St., Carmel.

The InterFaith Summit is free and includes entry, complimentary continental breakfast, and a boxed lunch. Space is limited, and online registrations are required. The registration deadline is Friday, March 14. Click here to register.

Chance

“Our objective for the day is to address significant challenges facing Hamilton County and its residents,” GSN Executive Director Nancy Chance said. “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, attendees will explore practical strategies and initiatives that empower all residents of Hamilton County.

Please plan to take part in 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, “is really 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 signup, sponsorship details and signup links are listed online at gsnlive.org/interfaithsummit.

Hamilton County Challenges
Breakout Sessions & Panel Discussions

The summit will include a Q&A, breakout sessions, presentation handouts, and panel discussion topics to build a prepared Hamilton County community. Panelists are assembled from a cross-section of varied local 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; and Kaitlyn Ervin, Director of Crisis Services, Aspire Indiana
• Volunteerism: Kim Rogers-Hatfield, CVA, Director of Community Resources with Heart of Indiana United Way

“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,” Chance said.