COMMUNITY HEADLINES – JULY 25, 2022

COASTAL HEALTH DISTRICT TO HOST AUG 6 WORLD BREASTFEEDING EVENT AT FORSYTH PARK

(COASTAL HEALTH DISTRICT) The Coastal Health District Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program will host a World Breastfeeding Week event from 9 – 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 6. The outdoor event will take place at the Forsyth Farmers’ Market. For more information about breastfeeding support services or to register for the World Breastfeeding Week event, visit online at www.coastalhealthdistrict.org/breastfeeding

FRESH EXPRESS EXPANDS WITH THIRD SITE

(SAVANNAH, GA) The YMCA of Coastal Georgia and Healthy Savannah has expanded the Fresh Express no-cost fresh food distribution program to a third site and its own day! The third site is at 40th and Waters and upcoming dates are: August 5, September 2, October 7, November 4, December 2. The main locations are at Curtis V. Cooper Family Health and the Moses Jackson Center, with these upcoming dates: August 19, September 16, October 21, November 18, December 16. Fresh Express provided more than 6,600 pounds of fresh fruits, vegetables and bread to communities with low access to fresh foods in 2021. Interested in volunteering? Contact Laura Schmarkey, YMCA of Coastal Georgia director of outreach programs at laura.schmarkey@ymcaofcoastalga.org or visit YMCAofCoastalGA.org/Volunteer. Fresh Express is supported by the YMCA of Coastal Georgia and Healthy Savannah through the Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health grant awarded through the CDC.

BUILDING STRONG CONNECTIONS WITH YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT

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COASTAL HEALTH DISTRICT TO HOST FREE DIETARY APPROACHES TO STOP HYPERTENSION (DASH) SESSIONS

(COASTAL HEALTH DISTRICT) The Coastal Health District Chronic Disease Prevention Program will host a free, virtual five-part Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) series in August to help residents who are hypertensive, pre-hypertensive, or at higher risk of becoming hypertensive learn how to adopt healthier habits. The DASH series will begin on August 1 and continue August 8, 15, 22, and 29. Each session will be held twice a day – once at 1 p.m. and again at 5:30 p.m. For more information on DASH and the upcoming sessions – including a registration link, visit https://coastalhealthdistrict.org/dash.

HEALTHY SAVANNAH AND YMCA PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR BREASTFEEDING FRIENDLY WORKPLACES

(SAVANNAH, GA) In recognition of National Breastfeeding Month during August, local advocates are inviting organizations and businesses to pledge to support and provide breastfeeding-friendly spaces for employees and guests. Visit https://healthysavannah.org/healthy-savannah-and-ymca-announce-funding-and-support-for-breastfeeding-friendly-workplaces/?preview_id=12620 for more information about adopting a workplace policy to support breastfeeding employees.

WOODSY NEEDS A HOME

(COASTAL PET RESCUE) Woodsy (short for Tiger Woods) and his siblings were rescued by their foster who has provided a home for them and their mother. The kittens are now ready to find their new homes. All are very firendly and cuddly with people, All of these kittens will be neutered/spayed prior to adoption.

EMAIL MARKETING WORKSHOP AUG 4

(SBDC) With the growth of social media and other digital marketing avenues, it can be easy to overlook email marketing. However, this form of communication has the highest return on investment of all digital marketing tactics. During this session, you will learn how to develop a strong contact list, how to write effective content and how to use automation to encourage sales. For content, and registration please go to https://bit.ly/digicon2022 Questions? Contact Liz Overstreet at (912) 651-3200 or loverstreet@georgiasbdbc.org.

GRANT AWARDED

(THE CURRENT) The Current recently received a $20,000 grant from the Knight Foundation to help it reach more readers through new technology. The Current will use this funding to reach three targeted audiences: communities of color that have little or no news consumption habits, first-time voters, and low-income communities that have traditionally been underserved by media organizations.

MENINGITIS VACCINE CLINICS FOR TEENS

(CHATHAM COUNTY, GA)The Chatham County Health Department will hold several meningitis vaccination clinics for teens in July and August to help local students get up to date on required school vaccines. This fall, all Georgia students going into 11th grade who are at least 16 years of age must receive a booster shot to protect against meningitis. Vaccination events for teens will continue at the Eisenhower Clinic at 1395 Eisenhower Drive on August 4, 11, 18, and 25, 3-6 p.m. Appointments are required and can be scheduled online at coastalhealthdistrict.org/teenclinic or by calling the Chatham County Health Department at 912-356-2441.

WHAT IS 9-8-8?

(DBHDD.GEORGIA.GOV) 9-8-8 is a direct line to trained National Suicide Prevention Lifeline counselors. It will open the door for millions of Americans to seek the help they need while sending the message to the country that healing, hope, and help are happening every day. With an easy-to-remember and dial number like 9-8-8, Lifeline hopes to reach many more people in emotional crisis.

LINKEDIN UPDATES: PAGES, EVENTS, PROFILES, AND MORE

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INAUGURAL COHORT OF BIRTH & BREASTFEEDING LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE LEADERSHIP TO INCLUDE DR. NANDI A. MARSHALL

(BLACKPRWIRE.COM) Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association (BMBFA) has announced the inaugural cohort for its Birth & Breastfeeding Leadership Institute. Fifteen leaders with professional backgrounds ranging from policy to healthcare were selected, including Nandi A. Marshall, DrPH, MPH, CHES, CLC – Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health at Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia. The Birth & Breastfeeding Leadership Institute is a six-month development program designed to better Black birth and breastfeeding outcomes by leveraging social capital in Black communities. The program is the vision of BMBFA’s Founding Executive Director, Kiddada Green, and supported by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, which awarded the organization a 3-year grant in 2019. BMBFA is a 501©(3) non-profit community-based organization and the leader of many local, state, and national programs aligned with the organization’s mission to reduce racial inequities in breastfeeding support for Black families. Find out more at https://blackmothersbreastfeeding.org/

FREE ORAL HEALTH CLINIC

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Chatham County Safety Net Planning Council will present its 2nd Annual Free Adult Oral Health Event on August 27 & 28 at the Garden City Recreation Department, 160 Priscilla D. Thomas Way in Garden City. The clinic will provide oral exams, oral cancer screenings, fillings, cleanings, extractions and hearing exams to Chatham County residents 18 and over. No ID, insurance or co-pays are required. For more information, contact Reginald Lee at reginaldlee@chlink.org or call 912.661.1355.

HEALTHY SAVANNAH AND YMCA LEAD EFFORTS TO HELP IMPROVE NEIGHBORHOOD INFRASTRUCTURE AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ISSUES

(SAVANNAH, GA) An initiative led by Healthy Savannah and the YMCA of Coastal Georgia is focusing on creating safer places to walk and bike within Savannah neighborhoods. By identifying potential barriers to safe, active transportation and physical activity, the organizations are working to create more equitable access to walking and biking routes within Savannah communities and throughout the City, including the Tide To Town urban trail system.

FORSYTH FARMERS’ MARKET ANNOUNCES NEW FARM TRUCK 912 STOP AT EASTERN WHARF

(SAVANNAH BUSINESS JOURNAL) Eastern Wharf and the Forsyth Farmers’ Market announced a new Farm Truck 912 stop on Saturday, July 9, 2022. Farm Truck 912, a mobile farmers’ market, will bring local seasonal fruits, vegetables and agricultural products sourced from the Forsyth Farmers’ Market vendors directly to the Park at Eastern Wharf, 101 Port St, Savannah, GA 31401. The team at Eastern Wharf also presented a check for $10,000 to support the Food Farmacy program to help further the mission of improving the access and affordability of healthy foods. Farm Truck 912 will be on site every other Saturday from 2-4 p.m. The next scheduled stops include July 23, Aug. 6, and Aug. 20.

READY SET GO BACK TO SCHOOL ON AUGUST 6

(SAVANNAH, GA) Ready Set Go Back to School, Inc. in partnership with Savannah Chatham Board of Education, is gearing up to host its 14th Annual Drive Thru Back to School Giveaway. Last year hundreds of families in our area were provided various back-to-school essentials to help their children jump-start to a productive school year. This year’s event will be on Saturday, August 6, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Early Learning Center at Henderson E. Formey, 400 East Broad Street in Savannah. Register now: https://rsgbacktoschool.org/

Sponsorship opportunities are still available: https://form.jotform.com/RSGBTS/ready-set-go-back-to-school-sponsor

SAVANNAH MAGAZINE

(SAVANNAH, GA) New Guard nominations: Help Savannah Magazine recognize Savannah’s movers, shakers and change-makers. Click here to nominate an entrepreneur, business leader or innovator who dreams and dares to make our city better, day by day: https://savannahmagazine.submittable.com/submit/213495/new-guard-2022

CENTER PARC CREDIT UNION AND ATLANTA POSTAL CREDIT UNION JOIN OTHER CREDIT UNIONS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR UKRAINE

(SAVANNAH, Ga.) Center Parc Credit Union (CPCU) and its parent organization, Atlanta Postal Credit Union (APCU), were among five credit unions that participated in “Credit Unions for Ukraine,” a campaign that raised a total of $30,000 for the Ukrainian Displacement Fund.

CHATHAM & BRYAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS BEGIN COVID-19 VACCINATION FOR INFANTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN

(COASTAL HEALTH DISTRICT) Beginning next week, the Bryan and Chatham County Health Departments will expand their COVID vaccination programs to include vaccine for young children. Chatham County will offer the Pfizer vaccine for anyone 6 months of age or older. The Bryan County Health Department will offer Moderna vaccine for children aged 6 months to 5 years, and anyone age 12 and older. For more information and the latest on availability, please visit covid19.gachd.org.

VETERAN CARRIERS CONTINUE “FEED A TRUCKER” CAMPAIGN AT ENMARKET ON AUGUST 8

(SAVANNAH, GA) Veteran Carriers and Enmarket continue their Feed A Trucker Campaign with $8 vouchers given to truckers for a free fresh meal on Monday, August 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Enmarket located at 1264 Hwy 80 East in Pooler GA. This is one of the convenience store chain’s commercial trucking locations that’s ideally suited to serving big rigs serving the Georgia Ports Authority.

SNAP BENEFITS ARE INCREASING

(HEALTHY SAVANNAH) Celebrating their 15th anniversary in 2022, Healthy Savannah seeks to make Savannah a healthier place to live, work, and play. They lead and support a culture of health by creating an environment that makes a healthy choice an easy choice. Healthy Savannah wants to make you aware of helpful resources in our community. Visit them at www.healthysavannah.org to learn more.

BRUKS SIWERTELL COMMISSIONS NEW CEMENT UNLOADING SYSTEM FOR COLONIAL GROUP

(HUB-4.COM) Bruks Siwertell has completed the installation of a new high-capacity Siwertell ship unloader at Colonial Group’s Georgia Kaolin Terminals, in Savannah, Georgia, USA. The fully enclosed screw-type system now delivers very efficient dust-free cement handling, supporting the company’s strategy for sustainable cement import growth.

SAVPHIL EDUCATION PROGRAMS PARTNER WITH VARIOUS SUMMER CAMPS

(SAVANNAH, Ga.) Approximately 800 students this summer have participated in the summer camps that the Savannah Philharmonic has partnered with, in various community center programs.

COASTAL HEALTH DISTRICT PILOTS GEORGIA’S NEW EWIC ROLLOUT

(COASTAL HEALTH DISTRICT) The Coastal Health District has been selected by the Georgia Department of Public Health to pilot eWIC, a new electronic system for issuing food benefits through the Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) program. Previously, WIC participants used paper vouchers to purchase approved foods. The new system allows participants to use an eWIC card, which functions like a debit card, to purchase WIC-approved foods. For more information about WIC, including eligibility requirements, please visit coastalhealthdistrict.org/wic.

SAVANNAH PHILHARMONIC ANNOUNCES COLONIAL GROUP AS TITLE SPONSOR OF PHIL THE PARK ON OCT 8

(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah Philharmonic is pleased to announce Colonial Group as the title sponsor for “Phil the Park” on Oct 8, 2022. This free, outdoor, family-friendly concert starts at 4 p.m. at Forsyth Park, 2 W. Gaston St. in Savannah. The concert will feature the Savannah Philharmonic orchestra and chorus with conductor Keitaro Harada. The event also includes music from local army bands; legendary Clarksdale blues artists; American Traditions Vocal Competition winners, and much more.

HEALTHY CORNER STORE INITIATIVE WELCOMES A SEVENTH STORE BRINGING PRODUCE TO SAVANNAH’S UNDE SERVED COMMUNITIES

(SAVANNAH, GA) A seventh store is now participating in the Healthy Corner Store Initiative. In 2019, Healthy Savannah and the YMCA of Coastal Georgia’s received a joint $3.4 million Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) grant that enabled the establishment of the program which encourages local corner store owners to stock fresh fruits and vegetables for their customers. Stores currently participating include Nitis Gas at 1263 US-80, Chevron at 3014 Skidaway Rd., Zack’s Quick Stop at 2701 Ogeechee Rd., A-1 Foodmart at 902 Pennsylvania Ave., Shiv Food Mart at 4602 Skidaway Rd, Eagle One Market at 2120 W Bay St., and now, the Circle K in Georgetown.

COLONIAL OIL ADDS PEAK ENERGY/HAYWOOD OIL

(BULKTRANSPORTER.COM) Colonial Oil Industries, a subsidiary of Colonial Group based in Savanah, Ga. recently acquired Peak Energy/Haywood Oil Company. The combined operation of the North Carolina-based petroleum marketer expands Colonial’s operations, allowing it to serve more customers in and around the Asheville market, the company said.

SAVE THE DATE

(ISLE OF HOPE, GA) The Isle of Hope Art and Music Festival returns Saturday, October 22, 2022. The festival will feature talented local artists and musicians. The event is free for all ages and will feature IOH favorites and new vendors. Artists will be located at the Isle of Hope Marina Pavilion, Paxton Park, Rose Avenue, and Bluff Drive from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Music Festival will be from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. at the IOH Marina. An incredible lineup of musicians will be announced soon. Local food trucks will provide great food and treats. The Isle of Hope Marina will sell beer, wine, soda, and water.

5K FRIENDSHIP FUN RACE

(SAVANNAH, GA) In honor of International Friendship Fun Day, S2S is sponsoring a 5K on July 30. S2S is a community 5013c whose mission is to bridge gaps through diversity, inspiring friendship, empowerment, and community engagement for girls and women aged 9 years and older. The 5K Friendship Fun Race route is certified by USATF, and will be held at the Tanger Outlet in Pooler Ga. starting at 8am, registration at 7am. There are multiple levels of sponsorship opportunities.  Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Pooler/S2S5kFriendshipFunRun

FAITH AND HEALTH COALITION

(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.

Meeting Dates:

September 28th @ 12pm

November 30th @ 12pm

ENMARKET’S ENJOY WINNING SWEEPSTAKES

(ENMARKET) Through August 30, earn a digital game ticket every time you make a qualifying purchase using Enjoy Rewards at Enmarket. Plus, earn bonus game tickets when you purchase specially marked items in store. Every game ticket gives you entry into the daily, weekly, and overall sweepstakes prizes – giving you a chance to be a daily $25 cash card winner, FREE fuel for a year winner, or win the grand prize of $25,000.00. To learn more about the Enjoy Winning Sweepstakes visit www.enmarketenjoywinning.com.

#EnmarketEnjoyWinning #SummerSweepstakes

TELFAIR MUSEUM DAYS

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Jepson Center and Telfair Academy are now offering FREE admission on the weekends through August 28. The museums are open to residents of Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, and Liberty counties in Georgia, and Beaufort and Jasper in South Carolina. The Jepson Center and the Telfair Academy are open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.