Stephen Edward Samuelian and CARE FOR LIFE Facilitate Citizen Involvement

GILBERT, AZ, February 16, 2011 (Press-News.org) The United States Center for Citizen Diplomacy has embarked upon a ten year program to ensure that American citizens are aware of global issues, can effectively identify methods to address problems, and to recognize partners with resources in order to implement effective methods. Care for Life, a non-profit organization chaired by Stephen Edward Samuelian, has been recognized for its work promoting self-reliance, education and micro credit for poor families in Mozambique.

According to Stephen Edward Samuelian, The United States Center for Citizenship Diplomacy promotes the value of American citizen involvement in personal international relationships. "To be a citizen diplomat," says Stephen Edward Samuelian, "is to represent the United States in other countries. With our work in Mozambique, that is what Care for Life is doing."

Stephen Edward Samuelian also stated that, "Before attending the summit, when Care for Life was first recognized, I did not understand how we fit into the category of 'citizen diplomat.'" But as the summit continued through the three days, Stephen Edward Samuelian realized that Care for Life is exactly what the summit was all about.

Care for Life was recognized at the U.S. Summit for Global Citizen Development in November, 2010. Care for Life Chairman Stephen Edward Samuelian noted that one of the main purposes of the summit was to help attendees realize "the responsibility that every U.S. citizen has as a citizen diplomat" and the positive impact that individuals can have on the world as a whole. Stephen Edward Samuelian, who also serves as Chairman of The Perfect Moment Foundation, said the summit personally helped him realize that the mission of Care for Life, "was much broader than what we may have intended." In addition, for Stephen Edward Samuelian, the summit and recognition reconfirmed his belief that citizens of America have a great opportunity in "making a difference in the world, not only by helping the poorest people in the world but also by being an example to others."

Care for Life was one of ten top organizations selected for this recognition, reported Chairman of the Board Stephen Edward Samuelian. Stephen Edward Samuelian also explained that each organization had a "specific area of expertise in ten areas of international activity. "The selection process was based upon non-profits that best practice and demonstrate the best program ideas. These groups, including Care for Life, are organizations that have not only identified major global issues but also have implemented effective methods that address those issues, said Stephen Edward Samuelian.

Care for Life, stated Stephen Edward Samuelian, instills hope, fosters change and promotes self-reliance in some of the most impoverished communities in Mozambique. "We do this one family at-a-time," added Stephen Edward Samuelian.

In addition to commercial, retail and industrial real estate development, Stephen Edward Samuelian serves on several corporate boards. He is also on the board of directors for Rising Star Outreach, which assists in eliminating the stigma of leprosy-affected India.

For more information about Care for Life or to contact Stephen Edward Samuelian, visit http://www.careforlife.org/.

Stephen Edward Samuelian is a founding partner of Life Generations Healthcare as well as one of four founding partners of Covenant Care Inc. Stephen Edward Samuelian has served as President and CEO of Sacon Constructors Inc., Medcon Inc., and Emerald Development Inc. In addition, Stephen Edward Samuelian is manager of the Samuelian Family Trust and President of The Perfect Moment Foundation.

As a native of California, Stephen Edward Samuelian acquired his California Contractors license at the age of 19 and began construction operations with the construction of retail stores, offices, restaurants and healthcare facilities. While involved in building a restaurant and lobby of an Embassy Suites Hotel, he met Robert E. Woolley. Mr. Woolley, a highly successful hotel entrepreneur, has been widely acknowledged as a pioneering and industry-leading proponent in the all-suite hotel business. In time, the relationship with Mr. Woolley developed into hotel construction projects for many owners and operators. As the principal of Sacon Constructors Inc., Stephen Edward Samuelian built properties for Marriott, Radisson, Embassy Suites, Holiday Corp. and Travel Lodge. Though Sacon Constructors Inc., Stephen Edward Samuelian also built approximately 3 million square feet of commercial, retail and industrial space.

As President and CEO of Medcon Inc., Stephen Edward Samuelian concentrated on construction services for acute hospitals and specialty medical construction projects such as radiological and surgical facilities. As President and CEO of Emerald Development Inc., Stephen Edward Samuelian focused on real estate development and ownership opportunities that constructed apartments and tilt-up industrial buildings for Emerald's own account.

Through his medical construction services, Stephen Edward Samuelian saw the growth potential of the skilled nursing business and moved forward as a founding partner of Covenant Care Inc.—a skilled nursing business that grew to 45 facilities in 6 years. With remarkable success in this business, Stephen Edward Samuelian later co-founded and launched Generations Healthcare, a company that owns and operates nursing and rehabilitation facilities.

Currently, Stephen Edward Samuelian serves on several corporate Boards and is the Chairman of The Perfect Moment Foundation. Stephen Edward Samuelian also serves as the Chairman of Care for Life, a non-profit organization that promotes self reliance, health, education and micro credit for the poorest of the poor in Mozambique, Africa. Additionally, Stephen Edward Samuelian is a member of the board of directors for Rising Star Outreach that assists in eliminating the stigma of the leprosy-affected in India.

Married to Susan Samuelian for 30 years, Stephen Edward Samuelian and his wife are the parents of four adult children and 3 grandchildren. The Samuelians reside in Laguna Beach, California.

Stephen Edward Samuelian can be contacted at stephen.samuelian@gmail.com.