---
title: Updates
url: 'https://samanthas-house.preview.mountainairweb.com/blog'
markdown: 'https://samanthas-house.preview.mountainairweb.com/blog.md'
date: '2026-09-20'
---

# Updates

Stories of homes, vans, families and the community behind Samantha’s House.

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 Nov 7, 2021 
### A New Van for Darius

Recently, we got word that one of our previous recipients was able to get another new van. Darius is excited to be able to start driving his handicap-access…

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[A New Van for Darius](https://samanthas-house.preview.mountainairweb.com/blog/a-new-van-for-darius)

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 May 1, 2018 
### Swim Meet Raises Funds for Dikeman Family

The Center Grove Swim Club hosted a charity meet at the University of Indianapolis aquatics facility on the UIndy campus on April 21st, 2018. Many teams join…

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[Swim Meet Raises Funds for Dikeman Family](https://samanthas-house.preview.mountainairweb.com/blog/swim-meet-raises-funds-for-dikeman-family)

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 Nov 18, 2017 
### Dikeman Family – Our next Samantha’s House & Van recipient

Hudson was diagnosed with an extremely rare genetic condition called TAF1 syndrome, a condition so new it has yet to be named. This syndrome causes developme…

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[Dikeman Family – Our next Samantha’s House & Van recipient](https://samanthas-house.preview.mountainairweb.com/blog/dikeman-family-our-next-samanthas-house-van-recipient)

 Nov 16, 2017 
### 2017 Announcement Coming on November 18th, 2017

There will be a presentation given this week for our newest recipient. Check back on November 18th, for more information, or donate today to help the next fa…

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[2017 Announcement Coming on November 18th, 2017](https://samanthas-house.preview.mountainairweb.com/blog/2017-announcement-coming-on-november-18th-2017)

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 Nov 6, 2015 
### New Reveal for 2015 – November 13th

On Friday, November 13th, 2015, from 6 to 8p.m., Samantha’s House and Van will be revealing a new handicap accessible van for Luke Borszem. The reveal will t…

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[New Reveal for 2015 – November 13th](https://samanthas-house.preview.mountainairweb.com/blog/new-reveal-for-2015-november-13th)

 Feb 5, 2015 
### Mia Carter Van Reveal

On October 18th, 2014, Samantha’s House revealed a new handicap accessible van for Mia Carter. The reveal took place at Mo’s Irish Pub in Noblesville, Indian…

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[Mia Carter Van Reveal](https://samanthas-house.preview.mountainairweb.com/blog/mia-carter-van-reveal)

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 Oct 14, 2014 
### Reveal To Take Place This Weekend

Our Board is pleased to announce the first Samantha’s Van reveal. It will happen this weekend at Mo’s Irish Pub. Press Release

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[Reveal To Take Place This Weekend](https://samanthas-house.preview.mountainairweb.com/blog/reveal-to-take-place-this-weekend)

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 Mar 5, 2014 
### Special Message From Samantha’s House President

As Samantha’s House enters its 9th year of improving the living conditions for Indiana residents suffering from life-altering disabilities, it’s important we…

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[Special Message From Samantha’s House President](https://samanthas-house.preview.mountainairweb.com/blog/special-message-from-samanthas-house-president)

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 Sep 19, 2013 
### Q95 Interviews Ben from Samantha’s House

Q95 interviewed Ben from Samantha’s House. Listen in to learn more about our organization and what we are currently doing.

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[Q95 Interviews Ben from Samantha’s House](https://samanthas-house.preview.mountainairweb.com/blog/q95-interviews-ben-from-samanthas-house)

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  - [2017 Announcement Coming on November 18th, 2017](https://samanthas-house.preview.mountainairweb.com/blog/2017-announcement-coming-on-november-18th-2017.md)
  - [A New Van for Darius](https://samanthas-house.preview.mountainairweb.com/blog/a-new-van-for-darius.md)
  - [A New You – A New Home For Jackson](https://samanthas-house.preview.mountainairweb.com/blog/a-new-you-a-new-home-for-jackson.md)
  - [Annual Golf Outing Update](https://samanthas-house.preview.mountainairweb.com/blog/annual-golf-outing-update.md)
  - [Anthony Long New Home Article](https://samanthas-house.preview.mountainairweb.com/blog/anthony-long-new-home-article.md)
  - [Anthony Long Receives His New Home](https://samanthas-house.preview.mountainairweb.com/blog/anthony-long-receives-his-new-home.md)
  - [Long Family (Anthony) to receive fourth Samanthas House](https://samanthas-house.preview.mountainairweb.com/blog/anthony-longs-status.md)
  - [Cerebral Palsy](https://samanthas-house.preview.mountainairweb.com/blog/cerebral-palsy.md)
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  - [Clear Channel Partnership](https://samanthas-house.preview.mountainairweb.com/blog/clear-channel-partnership.md)
  - [Dikeman Family – Our next Samantha’s House & Van recipient](https://samanthas-house.preview.mountainairweb.com/blog/dikeman-family-our-next-samanthas-house-van-recipient.md)
  - [Donated house means the world to Long family](https://samanthas-house.preview.mountainairweb.com/blog/donated-house-means-the-world-to-long-family.md)
  - [Extra Golf Rounds available to help charity](https://samanthas-house.preview.mountainairweb.com/blog/extra-golf-rounds-available-to-help-charity.md)
  - [Golf Outing 2011 Information](https://samanthas-house.preview.mountainairweb.com/blog/golf-outing-brochures.md)
  - [Gordon Flesch Grant](https://samanthas-house.preview.mountainairweb.com/blog/gordon-flesch-grant.md)
  - [IIDA Hosts an Event to benefit Samantha’s House](https://samanthas-house.preview.mountainairweb.com/blog/iida-hosts-an-event-to-benefit-samanthas-house.md)
  - [Indiana Design Center – Samatha’s House Revealed](https://samanthas-house.preview.mountainairweb.com/blog/indiana-design-center-samathas-house-revealed.md)
  - [Jackson receives his new home!](https://samanthas-house.preview.mountainairweb.com/blog/jackson-receives-his-new-home.md)
  - [Let’s Build a House Together – Meet Jackson and Amy Miller](https://samanthas-house.preview.mountainairweb.com/blog/lets-build-a-house-together-meet-jackson-and-amy-miller.md)
  - [Maximize Your Giving!](https://samanthas-house.preview.mountainairweb.com/blog/maximize-your-giving.md)
  - [Mia Carter Van Reveal](https://samanthas-house.preview.mountainairweb.com/blog/mia-carter-van-reveal.md)
  - [New Reveal for 2015 – November 13th](https://samanthas-house.preview.mountainairweb.com/blog/new-reveal-for-2015-november-13th.md)
  - [Q95 Interviews Ben from Samantha’s House](https://samanthas-house.preview.mountainairweb.com/blog/q95-interviews-ben-from-samanthas-house.md)
  - [Reveal To Take Place This Weekend](https://samanthas-house.preview.mountainairweb.com/blog/reveal-to-take-place-this-weekend.md)
  - [Samanthas House on Fox 59](https://samanthas-house.preview.mountainairweb.com/blog/samanthas-house-on-fox-59.md)
  - [Samantha’s House Receives Gordon Flesch Grant](https://samanthas-house.preview.mountainairweb.com/blog/samanthas-house-receives-gordon-flesch-grant.md)
  - [Special Message From Samantha’s House President](https://samanthas-house.preview.mountainairweb.com/blog/special-message-from-samanthas-house-president.md)
  - [Swim Meet Raises Funds for Dikeman Family](https://samanthas-house.preview.mountainairweb.com/blog/swim-meet-raises-funds-for-dikeman-family.md)
