Q&A with Michael Scurlock

Michael is a Special Projects Manager here at Samaritan’s Feet and oversees and coordinates exciting projects like the World Shoe program and the Samaritan’s Feet Institute. He also serves as the Executive Administrator to Manny Ohonme, co-founder of Samaritan’s Feet. Additionally, Michael will assist with legal compliance for the organization in regards to contracts, MOU’s, and other tasks as needed. Michael is a graduate from Charleston School of Law where he received his Juris Doctor degree.

We sat down with him for a few minutes to hear his thoughts on working at Samaritan’s Feet:

What are your main responsibilities in your role at Samaritan’s Feet?

My main responsibilities at Samaritan’s Feet involve coordinating Manny’s schedule, managing special projects, and legal compliance.

What do you enjoy most about working at Samaritan’s Feet?

I enjoy being a part of a variety of different impactful projects and the opportunity to witness the progression of projects from conceptualization to implementation.

Share about a special moment you had while serving with Samaritan’s Feet.

At my first ever distribution, I helped a mother and her two boys find the right size shoes. The family could not speak English, so it took a little longer to find sizes that fit perfectly for them. After we found the right shoes, I gave the mom and older son a high five. When I attempted to give the younger son a high five, he paused, looked at my hand, looked at me, and then suddenly gave me a hug and would not let go. No words were ever spoken, yet at that moment, I was able to experience the impact of what one pair of shoes can have on someone’s life.

What would you like to say to our recurring donors who are reading this?

Thank you for your continuous support! Each and every donation plays a pivotal role in impacting the lives across the globe.