(SAVANNAH, GA) Healthy Savannah Announces $5000 in Funding for Winter and Spring Health Ministry Events. Individual organizational grants of $500 to $1000 are available to applicable projects, events or programs that include COVID and flu awareness activities. Proposals are due on or before Friday, January 20, 2023, and early applications are encouraged. For more information and to apply, contact Dr. Elsie Smalls at elsie@healthysavannah.org

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Savannah Philharmonic will host a concert, “When Instruments Roamed the Earth,” at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, at The Lucas Theatre of Arts in Savannah. This fun family program tells a story of prehistoric times when strange creatures walked the planet. This event is open to all LDSS members who are also invited to join the event as a guest of the Savannah Philharmonic at no cost, but pre-registration is required. Contact the Philharmonic’s Meagan Chandler at 912-232-6002 or meagan@savannahphilharmonic.org.

(COLONIAL OIL INDUSTRIES) Savannah-based Colonial Oil Industries, Inc. (COI) announced the appointment of Jennifer Bowman as Vice President of Wholesale Operations. The Savannah-based subsidiary of Colonial Group, Inc. has been a trusted name in the fuel and lubricant management business for over 100 years. In her new position, Jennifer will report to Colonial Oil Industries Division President, Bob Kenyon. Jennifer will lead our commercial wholesale rack, delivered and contract portfolio along with our retail branded book of business. Colonial Oil Industries is one of the largest independent oil companies in the Southeast, having served the region since 1921. With strategic ocean storage in Savannah; Charleston, SC; and Jacksonville, FL; as well as numerous terminals along the pipelines, the company has an extensive network to supply gasoline and diesel fuel to the Eastern U.S. and additionally operates a broad petroleum distribution network throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida to support lubricant and diesel exhaust fluid demand.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/colonial-oil_colonialoilindustries-colonialproud-activity-7004062895693025280-qzxI?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

(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 January 9 – February 2; 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

(VACCINERESOURCEHUB.ORG) Make your healthy New Year’s resolutions that include preventative COVID-19 actions like getting a bivalent COVID-19 booster and masking in crowded spaces.

https://vaccineresourcehub.org/

(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

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(COLONIAL CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS) Savannah-based Colonial Chemical Solutions, Inc. (CCS) announced the appointment of Josh Kelly as Director of Logistics. The Savannah-based subsidiary of Colonial Group, Inc. is an independent chemical distributor with warehouses located in the Southeast. In his new position, Josh will report to Colonial Oil Industries, Inc. Vice President of Transportation and Logistics, Lloyd Boren. He will be responsible for managing end-to-end operations within the CCS supply chain.

https://www.facebook.com/122835651127654/photos/a.1599474473463757/5763752690369227/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah SCORE in partnership with the City of Savannah, Entrepreneurial Center will give aspiring business entrepreneurs the opportunity to get all of their burning business questions answered with its spring calendar full of workshops. First up is its Reality Check – What Every Aspiring Business Owner Needs to Know workshop. Presenter Michael Siegel has extensive experience starting and growing businesses, franchising, business automation, and process improvement. He will provide the “straight scoop” on what it takes to become a successful business owner. Registration is required for online attendance.

https://www.savannahga.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5653&month=1&year=2023&day=4&calType=0

(HEALTHY SAVANNAH) Healthy Savannah Executive Director Paula Kreissler has been appointed as a new member of the statewide 12-member American Heart Association Georgia Advocacy Committee. The Committee is an action-oriented group of advocate leaders responsible for providing leadership in developing, supporting, promoting, and implementing state and local policy priorities, within the framework of the American Heart Association’s State and Local Public Policy Priorities guidance, as well as Voices for Healthy Kids Policy Priorities. Members meet on a quarterly basis and as needed during the legislative session to discuss advocacy and grassroots strategies and tactics. Committee members engage with both online and offline campaign activities to drive public policy success.

https://www.heart.org/en/affiliates/georgia-local

(DPH.GEORGIA.GOV) Georgia residents who are currently sick, shut-in or homebound due to an ongoing physical or mental disability and are unable to travel to a COVID-19 vaccination site can request to receive a vaccination at their home. Please email HVS@dph.ga.gov or call (888) 572-0112 for the person who requires at-home vaccination and be prepared to provide the name, date of birth, address, city, county and contact phone number.

https://dph.georgia.gov/covid-vaccine

(COASTAL PET RESCUE) Gracie is going to need some grace as she adjusts to life in a new home. She continues to learn that people are good but still takes her time to get to know someone before trusting them. Once she trusts you, and you’re in her good graces, she can be incredibly sweet; rubbing against your legs and asking for rubs and chin tickles. (Pro Tip: Feeding time is usually a good time to work on rapport with her.) She can also be quite playful and really has fun with feather wands and shoelaces. Gracie would do well in a home with another chill cat who can aid in showing her that people are good. If you’re ready to give this sweet girl the patient, loving home she deserves, don’t wait to submit an application to meet her.

https://coastalpetrescue.org/adopt/view/2022-c-050-gracie/

(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) The Mediation Center is hosting a Courageous Conversation on Rectifying Racial Harm, in celebration of the National Day of Racial Healing (January 17, 2023). It is a day to reflect on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., but also to move forward with his work in initiating discussion, building trust, and building community. We ask the citizens of Savannah to join us at the Tompkins Regional Community Center at 2333 Ogeechee Rd or virtually via our company page, https://www.facebook.com/mediationcentersavannah, on Facebook Live from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm. Link for more information on National Day of Healing events:  https://healourcommunities.org/2023-events/georgia/courageous-conversations-rectifying-racial-harms/

(STEPUPSAVANNAH.ORG) The Chatham Apprentice Program finished 2022 with CAP classes 159 and 160. A total of 33 individuals graduated from these two sessions alone and are on their way toward economic mobility. CAP has a current job placement percentage of 73% and an average hourly rate of $18.79 per hour. CAP includes hard and soft skills training coupled with wrap-around services. Services offered include reentry counseling, record restriction, financial literacy, counseling, mediation servicing, nutrition education, transportation and childcare assistance, employment coaching and placement, public benefits screening and enrollment, GED skills, assistance with secondary enrollment, Vital Document attainment, drug testing, basic computer skills, public benefits screening and cliff mitigation, resource connections, credit counseling, employment sourcing, and job placements. Graduates can receive stackable credentials in the areas of Forklift Operator Safety Training, TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credential) card, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health), Barista training, CDL, EMT- Basic, EMT Advanced, Firefighter, Registered Behavioral Technician, EMS Dispatch Trainee, and ServSafe Handler and Manager certifications.

https://stepupsavannah.org/

(BLUFFTON, SC) “Go Baby Go Bluffton” is a nonprofit satellite clinic of “Go Baby Go South Carolina” that provides and modifies electric ride-on vehicles for young children with special needs without cost to the recipients. If you have a child with special needs (typically between the ages of 2-4 years old) who could benefit from one of these adapted vehicles, please reach out at tangerinetechrobotics@gmail.com or contact Cheryl Rodriguez at 561-809-4060.

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Creative Coast is thrilled to announce that Christian Sottile will be the third keynote speaker at the 2023 GRIT Conference happening on January 26-28 at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center. Tickets to GRIT are available for $199. The Creative Coast is also accepting volunteer applications through January 15th. To learn more about the conference, visit https://thegritconference.com/.

(SAVANNAH, GA) Migrant Equity Southeast (MESE) announced their First Annual Gala, Una Noche en Savannah (One Night in Savannah). The event will be held on Saturday, February 25 at 6p.m. at The Venue located at 1446 Dean Forest Rd, Savannah GA, 31405. The goal of this 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.

(STEPUPSAVANNAH.ORG) Step Up Savannah is engaging in advocacy and work targeting the Public Benefits Cliff, which is when an individual is ineligible for public benefits but still has insufficient income to cover their essential living expenses. Through surveys, listening sessions, and researching best practices around the country, we have learned that if we can break silos and resource gaps, we can better assist people in our community. Step Up launched the Bridges Beyond Benefits (B3) Network on July 1, 2022, a Facebook group designed to bridge the public benefits’ cliff by encouraging community and peer engagement through information and resource sharing. The hope is that the B3 Network will serve as a space for the community and social safety net to connect. More info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/545277723630444/?paipv=0&eav=Afa6ae4AW4108acgpdUCE0vPVzE2rbO-s376w3mtPH65AFIvRZknVOUwMPjzVCHSuSU&_rdr

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(SAVANNAH TRIBUNE) More than 1 million Americans have died of COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Departments of Public Health report that nearly 34,000 of those deaths have occurred here in Georgia and nearly 1000 people have died from COVID in Chatham County.

https://www.savannahtribune.com/pageview/viewer/2022-12-14#page=4

(SAVANNAH, GA) Save the date! The Rotary Club of Savannah and The Savannah Tree Foundation are continuing the efforts to replant live oaks along the Avenue of Oaks at Wormsloe Historic Site.

Join us Saturday, January 14 at 1:00 p.m. at Wormsloe Historic Site. Come volunteer to help and receive free admission to the park. Just show up. Rain or Shine.

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Fresh Express no-cost fresh food distribution program has expanded to a third permanent site. Located at the intersection of East 40th Street and Waters Avenue, the site provides food on the first Friday of each month. The two other locations — the Curtis V. Cooper Family Health at 106 E. Broad St., and the Moses Jackson Center at 1410 Richards St. — distribute on third Fridays. All begin at 9:30 a.m. on the day of distribution. The new site started as a pop-up location but was made permanent due to demand.

https://carriagetradepr.com/fresh-express-expands-to-three-permanent-locations-for-healthy-food-choices/

TICKETS ON SALE FOR ANNUAL SAVANNAH FUNDRAISER TO HELP THE BLIND

(WJCL) t’s almost time to dine in the dark with the Savannah Center for Blind and Low Vision. Tickets for the annual Dining in The Dark fundraiser went on sale Monday, and the Dining in the Dark chair says it’s going to be bigger and better than ever. This year’s gala will be held on January 26 at the Enmarket Arena.

https://www.wjcl.com/article/savannah-dining-in-the-dark-tickets-blind/41201247

(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/