COMMUNITY HEADLINES – JANUARY 30, 2023

(SAVANNAH, GA) Colonial Oil Industries, Inc. announced it has acquired Strickland Oil Company effective January 16, 2023. Strickland Oil has serviced Savannah and the surrounding region for 47 years delivering commercial fuel and lubricants as well as operating a cardlock location in Pooler, Ga.

https://carriagetradepr.com/savannah-based-colonial-oil-industries-acquires-strickland-oil-company/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannahians are becoming more aware of and utilizing community-based solutions that promote healthy food and physical activity where they live, work and play. The findings of a 2022 survey conducted by Healthy Savannah were revealed at its CDC Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) Stakeholders’ Meeting on January 25, 2023. About 35 stakeholders were in attendance, representing Savannah and Chatham County organizations committed to elevating the health and wellness of the community. https://carriagetradepr.com/healthy-savannah-survey-results-show-increased-use-of-community-based-solutions/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Center Parc Credit Union hosted the inaugural Habitat for Humanity Forever Family Conference at its Flagship Branch at Berwick Market in Savannah on Jan. 28. The event, which Center Parc co-sponsored with CareSource, helped homeowners secure long-term financial success.

https://carriagetradepr.com/center-parc-credit-union-co-sponsors-coastal-empire-habitat-for-humanity-conference-helps-to-help-new-homeowners-secure-financial-futures/

(SAVANNAH, GA) SavPhil musicians are looking for housing hosts for the 2023-24 concert season. To learn more about hosting a SavPhil musician, please contact Executive Director Amy Williams at amy@savannahphilharmonic.org or 912-232-6002.

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(COASTAL HEALTH DISTRICT) Public health in coastal Georgia has a new leader. Bonzo Reddick, MD, has been named health director of the 8-county Coastal Health District. Dr. Reddick steps into the public health leadership role following the retirement of Dr. Lawton Davis. Contact Ginger Heidel at ginger.heidel@dph.ga.gov or 912-644-5830 for more information.

https://coastalhealthdistrict.org/dr-bonzo-reddick-named-health-director-of-the-coastal-health-district/

(SAVANNAHGA.GOV) An online class for new and expanding entrepreneurial enterprises will be held Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. In this 12-week series, business consultant & mentor, Zenetria Ward of ZenWard Solutions, helps participants gain an overall understanding of how to market products and services to customers in today’s economy. Attendees will learn the 7-Step Marketing Process, how to conduct marketing research, pricing, social media, promotional marketing, and much more! Class meets every other Tuesday at 6:30 pm EST. Session 1 continues through early July. Take one class or take them all. Registration required.

https://savannahga.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sc-2tqz4uHNKxFZ8ka5Dr7ed1wZEqooHs

(COASTAL PET RESCUE) Our volunteers refer to Beau as our Polar Bear! Talk about a goofy, affectionate boy! Beau is a little undernourished right now, but he’s catching up! He loves everyone – if you are looking for that big dog to raise with the kids, Beau can be your boy!

https://coastalpetrescue.org/adopt/view/2023-d-021-beau/

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Current has been awarded $170,000 in funding from The Emerson Collective, a philanthropic organization founded by Laurene Powell Jobs, to build capacity at Georgia’s only nonprofit investigative newsroom.

https://thecurrentga.org/2023/01/25/the-current-receives-170000-from-emerson-collective/.

(SAVANNAH YACHT CENTER) Triton News: Pinmar offers electrostatic paint at Savannah Yacht Center and recently used the technology on a 285-foot (87m) yacht. Read more about it in the most recent issue of The Triton at www.the-triton.com/current-print-issue-8/.

(AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION) Just the Facts presentation offers a simple, but stark look at the reality of the numbers of children getting infected, hospitalized and dying from COVID-19. The CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that all parents of children between 6 month and 5 years old get vaccinated.

(SOCIAL MEDIA EXAMINER) Want more visibility for your Instagram posts? In this video, Instagram expert Jenn Herman provides you with a step-by-step guide for determining the mix of hashtags you should use for short-term and long-term exposure on Instagram. You’ll discover how many hashtags should you use, a mix of different types, where to place them, how to know if they are working, and how to decide which hashtags to use.

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Fresh Express no-cost fresh food distribution program is seeking volunteers for its three sites.

• 1st Friday: The intersection of Waters and 40th St.
• 3rd Friday: Curtis V. Cooper Family Health at 106 E. Broad St.
• 3rd Friday: Moses Jackson Center at 1410 Richards St.

All begin at 9:30 a.m. on the day of distribution. To sign up: https://forms.office.com/r/i7eDcdi5em. For more information: Laura Schmarkey at Laura.Schmarkey@ymcaofcoastalga.org.

(SAVANNAH, GA) The YMCA Critz Tybee Run Fest, a favorite event among locals and visitors alike, continues the long-standing tradition of the Tybee marathon on February 3 and 4. This is the second year the race is hosted by the YMCA of Coastal Georgia whose youth-centered programming is the beneficiary of weekend proceeds. Registration is open at CritzTybeeRun.com. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Shannon Horst, race director, at shannon.horst@ymcaofcoastalga.org for information on becoming a race sponsor. For media inquiries, contact Summer Bozeman, director of communications and marketing, at Summer.Bozeman@YMCAofCoastalGA.org or 912-438-0161.

(SAVANNAH, GA) Center Parc Credit Union has a Community Room available free to all members and nonprofits in its Flagship Branch, located at 5698-A Ogeechee Road. The room can accommodate 35 people and has AV, a refrigerator and free parking. Hours: Monday – Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9:30 a.m. to noon. To reserve your space, please call Regina Pointer at 404-684-8049, rpointer@centerparc.org.

(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah-based Colonial Group Inc., a fourth-generation family-owned business that celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2021, accounted for more than half a million dollars in pledges during United Way of the Coastal Empire’s traditional fall workplace campaign. The company matched the employee donation pledges dollar for dollar, with the final total equaling $552,000, the largest contribution in its 84-year history of giving to United Way.

https://uwce.org/colonial-group-inc-makes-historic-donation-to-uwce/?fbclid=IwAR07acd3HTW–yparzDLDfbtZit8YbkZUY-r984oh83u9NKvfCAjrknoF9w

(STEP UP SAVANNAH) Poverty is not only the absence of material wealth but also the scarcity of access, influence, opportunity, education, and justice. Learn more about poverty in Savannah through Prosperity Now’s Scorecard at http://ow.ly/CkwU50MuZhH.

(SAVANNAH, GA)  Savannah Toastmasters Preparing Speakers Club would like to offer an opportunity for aspiring speakers, leaders, or person(s) 18 and up to join its members on Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. via Zoom.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82179965484?pwd=MFE4cmZCWnB3Znc4QWZXeGRRbWhuUT09

KIDS WHO CARE SCHOLARSHIP

(JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SAVANNAH) Kids Who Care is a program designed to salute high school Seniors who have made a positive difference in the lives of others by volunteering. Scholarships will be awarded to local Seniors from the Savannah and Lowcountry area in recognition of their outstanding volunteer service to their community. These scholarships are not based on academic or athletic ability. Please nominate a high school Seniors who has been an active volunteer.

For more info contact Donna Williams at CommOutreach@jrleaguesav.org.

https://www.jrleaguesav.org/kids-who-care-scholarship/

(SAVANNAH YACHT CENTER) Savannah Yacht Center has multiple positions open for Shipyard operators. Come work with us to service the world’s most exclusive Superyachts. The benefits are exceptional. The Shipyard Operator is responsible for assisting with tasks to successfully achieve the facility’s overall cleanliness and day-to-day needs. The ideal candidate will be able to work in a group or alone, assisting other trade departments as required. Learn more and apply: Savannahyc.com/careers

(STEPUPSAVANNAH.ORG) The Savannah Ghost Pirates have partnered with Step Up Savannah for the FIRST TIME EVER for a fundraiser. 25% of each ticket price for the game on Sun, Mar. 12 at 3:00 PM will be donated to Step Up Savannah as long as the ticket is purchased using the link below. Make it an event to remember as you cheer on the Ghost Pirates as they battle the Swamp Rabbits while donating to a great cause. https://offer.fevo.com/ghost-pirates-vs-swamp-rabbits-sy93rxu-adaea2a?fevoUri=ghost-pirates-vs-swamp-rabbits-sy93rxu-adaea2a%2F

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Southeast Georgia Leadership Forum will be held February 27-28 at Kehoe Iron Works at Trustees Garden. With its core mission being to include, listen, learn, act and grow, the Forum was founded to help our region address generational systemic poverty and isolated silos of community and communication, while moving the community forward toward excellence and growth opportunities for all. Forum attendees include emerging, established and diverse leaders from civic groups, non-profits, neighborhoods, government and the business sector. Tickets can be found here: https://southeastleadershipforum.com/tickets/

(SAVANNAH, GA) The 5th Annual Nick Mamalakis Memorial Cornhole Tournament is scheduled from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Forest City Gun Club. Single-player advance purchase ticket starts at $35. Pre-Register with Venmo @DebbieMamalakis or call 912-657-5711. All proceeds benefit Heads Up Guidance Services (HUGS). www.headsupsavannah.org/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Senior Citizens, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for area seniors, is seeking nominations for its annual Legends, Leaders, and Life Well Lived Award. This award honors people who have contributed significantly to their community, who inspire others by the difference they have made to their communities, and who best exemplify a life well lived. Nominees must be at least 70 years old and live within Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, or Liberty counties. For more information, visit seniorcitizensinc.org/legends or call 912-236-0363.

(SAVANNAHNOW.COM) New director Deidre Grim hopes to ‘move the needle forward’ as Forsyth Farmers’ Market’s new executive director. The Saturday Farmers’ Market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market accepts cash, credit card, debit card, and doubles SNAP/EBT benefits. The staff, located at the FFM tent, is happy to assist shoppers with signing up for SNAP benefits. For more information about the 912 Food Farmacy Program, call or text 912 421-8975.

https://www.savannahnow.com/story/entertainment/dining/2023/01/12/forsyth-farmers-market-savannah-ga-open-2023/69795089007/

(STEPUPSAVANNAH.ORG) Kendra Scott is partnering with Step Up Savannah for a fundraiser just in time for Valentine’s Day. Come out Saturday, February 4, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and take care of all your jewelry needs. All funds raised will go towards Step Up Savannah’s financial literacy programming.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=548217160683733&set=a.386223470216437

(STEPUPSAVANNAH.ORG) Step Up Savannah is accepting applications for the 2023 Chatham Apprentice Program (CAP) training sessions. This is a cornerstone workforce development program targeting those who are unemployed and underemployed in Chatham, Effingham, Liberty, and Bryan counties with services and training aimed at helping them become stabilized in employment. The program includes hard and soft skills training coupled with wrap-around services. Upcoming 2023 training sessions are February 27- March 23; April 10-May 4; May 22- June 14. Sign up online:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3lxUE38bCPfnIYyszFowmke0iP-SZ9MjrLsKv7WAPLmM58Q/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1

(SAVANNAH, GA) Dr. Jessica Eisner, a researcher at Georgia Southern University is working on a study of influential factors of job satisfaction of small- and medium-sized business owners in the Coastal Georgia region. This includes eligible businesses in the following counties: Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, and Screven.The survey ends on March 1, 2023, If you are interested in participating, please complete the following survey at this link: https://georgiasouthern.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1RnDoujDyCFnYBU

(SAVANNAH, GA) Hosted by Savannah State University’s Department of Journalism and Mass Communications, the 72nd SRPI is scheduled to be held in person and online Feb. 23-24, 2023. Established in 1951, SRPI is a mass communications conference that brings together college students for two days of intensive workshops and seminars. Mass Communications is ever-changing and evolving, challenging us to constantly look at new ways to stay relevant, prepared, and afloat. The theme for the 72nd annual SRPI is “Mass Communications for A Niche Audience: The New Business Model.”

https://www.savannahstate.edu/class/departments/mass-communications/srpi.shtml

(SAVANNAH, GA) Migrant Equity Southeast (MESE) has announced its First Annual Gala, Una Noche en Savannah (One Night in Savannah). The event will be held on Saturday, February 25 at 6 p.m. at The Venue located at 1446 Dean Forest Rd, Savannah GA, 31405. The goal of the gala is to raise funds to support the low-income immigrant community of South Georgia and to celebrate the achievements of the organization. The event will include live entertainment from DJ Precisa Entertainment and a full dinner service provided by D’Corner Latin Cuisine. Individual tickets are $125 and include entrance to the event, entertainment, dinner service, and access to an open bar. Tickets can be purchased at migrantequity.org/gala. Sponsorships are also available at a variety of levels. Please contact Jordi Granger for questions about GALA tickets and sponsorship packages: jordirijog@gmail.com.

(HEALTHY SAVANNAH) Are you a faith-based organization in Savannah/Chatham County interested in encouraging a culture of health among your members and the broader community?

Please join the Faith and Health Coalition at our next virtual meeting to discuss the importance of health within our community. Please email FaithAndHealth@healthysavannah.org for the meeting link. For more information, visit the Faith and Health Coalition page on the Healthy Savannah website.

https://healthysavannah.org/the-faith-and-health-coalition/