COMMUNITY HEADLINES – MAY 22, 2023

(SAVANNAH, GA) Healthy Savannah has provided $2,200 in grant funding to support health equity education and awareness at two Savannah area events: #HealthyMe #HealthyUs held on Saturday, May 20 at True Light Church Savannah, 1010 East Duffy St. in Savannah; and The 6th Annual Love & Soul Family Festival, planned for 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 3 at Tanger Outlets in Pooler. The funding was possible through a supplemental grant awarded in 2021 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to broaden initiatives of the five-year Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) grant awarded in 2018. Both grants are administered by Healthy Savannah and the YMCA of Coastal Georgia. The overall goal of the supplemental grant initiative is to focus on elevating COVID-19 and flu vaccine access, awareness, and acceptance, in certain low-wealth communities.

https://carriagetradepr.com/healthy-savannah-provides-2200-in-reach-grants-to-healthy-equity-events-on-may-20-and-june-3/

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(SAVANNAH, GA) Every month, The Savannah Bike Tours donates $1 from all ticket sales to a local nonprofit.  This month, they will be donating to Historic Savannah Foundation.  HSF saves buildings, places and stories that define Savannah’s past, present and future.

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(FACEBOOK.COM/ENMARKETARENA) Thank you to Loop It Up Savannah, Butler Elementary School and Brock Elementary School for allowing us to come and join two Kindergarten classes and help these little artists paint their Book Boxes for summer reading! We had a blast!

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(FACEBOOK.COM/HEALTHYSAV) Healthy Savannah works in partnership with YMCA of Coastal Georgia on Fresh Express. It’s a no-cost food giveaway that takes place the third Friday of every month at three different locations where residents lack adequate access to fresh healthy affordable produce.We had the pleasure to have Leslie Thomas from UGA Chatham County Extension Family & Consumer Science who had a food demo on fruit parfait! Thank you Leslie for this great recipe!

https://www.facebook.com/healthysav/posts/pfbid0mD5cJD4fnVTXrNCVB98jKzP1KDRhUeUAU4SfW3nrgoh6jqVdV28enhEysVWhpzTFl

(Savannah, GA) Since its inception in late 2017, IVolunteer International has grown tremendously as an organization in operation capacity and impact. To date, IVolunteer International has facilitated volunteer-led impact in-person and online through over 200,000 people. With the bold vision of creating 7 billion volunteers in the world, IVolunteer International believes in the ability of every single human being to give back to their community on their own time through causes that are most important to them. In 2023, for the first time in its start-up history, IVolunteer International hosted its annual general meeting and elected Antwone Smoak as president of the board of directors.

https://carriagetradepr.com/antwone-smoak-elected-as-board-president-at-ivolunteer-international/

(SAVANNAH, GA) The final community feedback session to receive input for redeveloping the Food Policy Council has been scheduled for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20 at the Thunderbolt Neighborhood Senior Center, 3236 Russel St., Thunderbolt, GA, 31404.

https://carriagetradepr.com/healthy-savannah-calls-on-chatham-co-to-weigh-in-on-nutrition-and-food-insecurity/

(FOX28SAVANNAH.COM) Healthy Savannah is contributing $2,200 to support upcoming educational events put on by local faith groups. Dr. Elsie Smalls, operations manager for Healthy Savannah, said that the funds come from the REACH grant, which they received to bring flu awareness and covid vaccine clinics to Black and Hispanic communities.

https://fox28savannah.com/news/local/healthy-savannah-partners-with-faith-groups-for-upcoming-events-food-games-vendors-community-education#

(SAVANNAH MAGAZINE) Built in 1820, the Federal-style Davenport House, with its stately bricks and curved double-staircases, was once a jewel of Columbia Square; however, by 1955 it had fallen into such disrepair that it was set to be bulldozed in order to, quite literally, put up a parking lot. That’s when Anna Colquit Hunter gathered six of her friends — Lucy Barrow McIntire, Elinor Grunsfeld Adler Dillard, Nola McEvoy Roos, Jane Adair Wright, Katherine Judkins Clark and Dorothy Ripley Roebling — and formed the Historic Savannah Foundation (HSF).

https://www.savannahmagazine.com/channeling-progress-how-historic-savannah-foundation-continues-the-legacy-of-its-original-founding-women/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Join the Healthy Savannah team every Tuesday for a #healthywalk or head out to explore a local trail on your own. Join us for a two-mile walk at 7:30 a.m. on May 23 at Daffin Dog Park on N. Bee Road.. For more information contact Armand.Turner@healthysavannah.org.

https://healthysavannah.org/series/healthy-walk/

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(COASTAL PET RESCUE) Louise is a sweet little girl. She loves snuggles and is equally happy curled up next to you as she is playing and exploring. She has bursts of puppy energy and will most likely grow into an active dog, but will probably always love her naps. She’s a smart girl and picks up on things quickly – she learned how to get up the stairs after watching the big dog do it once. She’ll do well in a home where she’s snuggled regularly, involved in daily activities, and appreciated for being loving and loyal. She’s been introduced to a larger dog and has done well. She’s met cats, and is learning that they need more personal space than she does but will do well if raised around them. She likes to play rough and may not be the best fit for a household with very young children, but has gotten along well with the 4+ age range. She is working on her house training and tolerates a crate.

https://coastalpetrescue.org/adopt/view/2023-d-091-louise/

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(SAVANNAH, GA) The Savannah Philharmonic Chorus is an auditioned chorus of amateur singers led by Chorus Master Paul chorus performs with the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra presenting major choral/orchestral works as well as popular music at events like Phil the Park. Previous performances have featured Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, Brahms’ Requiem, Elgar’s Dream of Gerontius, Haydn’s Creation, Mozart’s Mass in C minor and Requiem, Orff’s Carmina Burana, and Verdi’s Requiem. Auditions start this month. For questions about chorus auditions, please contact Sharon Mays: sharon@savannahphilharmonic.org 912-232-6002. Secure your audition time by visiting https://savannahphilharmonic.org/philharmonic-chorus/.

(LOWCOUNTRY DOWN SYNDROME SOCIETY) LDSS will be holding their annual Camp Buddy in Effingham June 26-30. Mark your calendars! Check back soon for more information.

https://ldssga.org/

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(SAVANNAHGA.GOV) Wednesday, May 24, 2023. We all know the importance of having some savings. However, modern life is expensive, and finding money to save can seem out of reach. If having savings is something you want to achieve, you might just need some straightforward tips and resources to grow your savings. This Consumer Credit Counseling Service workshop may be able to help. In person class at 801 E. Gwinnett Street. Online attendance; registration is required.

https://www.savannahga.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5641

(COASTAL HEALTH DISTRICT) The Chatham County Health Department will offer FREE mammograms to eligible women on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at the clinic at 1395 Eisenhower Drive. The St. Joseph’s/Candler’s Mobile Mammography Unit will be in the Health Department’s parking lot from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free mammography screening will be available by appointment for women between the ages of 40 and 64 who meet income guidelines and have no health insurance coverage.

https://coastalhealthdistrict.org/free-mammograms-at-the-chatham-county-health-department-2023/

(SAVANNAH, GA) This year HSF is encouraging everyone to visit historic sites around Savannah that they may have never been to before through a Historic Sites Bingo game.

https://www.facebook.com/HistoricSavFoundation

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(ENMARKET) All summer long, enter to win daily, weekly and overall product prizes including cents off fuel discounts, $25 cash cards, free fuel for a year, and a grand prize of $25,000. 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. Learn more at enmarketenjoywinning.com.

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(SAVANNAH, GA) This summer SHE HUSTLES is set to take place from 5:30 – 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 22 at The Clyde Venue in Savannah. The Creative Coast will co-host its women’s leadership and entrepreneurial conference with Savannah SCORE and has also announced a partnership with the Startup Runway Foundation for the upcoming event. Startup Runway will bring a pitch competition for existing businesses led by women and founders of color to SHE HUSTLES. Startup Runway is now accepting applications for the pitch portion of the event through June 5. Those interested in applying should visit https://startuprunway.org/apply-for-startup-runway-today/. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at www.thecreativecoast.org/shehustles.

(COASTAL HEALTH DISTRICT) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently updated its COVID-19 vaccine recommendations to allow for an additional bivalent booster dose for people at highest risk of severe illness. Previously, individuals could only receive one of the updated booster shots. The additional bivalent booster dose has been authorized for Adults ages 65 years and older and people who are immunocompromised. To schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment, go to www.chdcovidvax.org or call your county health department. Individuals may also call with questions regarding eligibility for another COVID-19 booster shot.

https://coastalhealthdistrict.org/cdc-updates-covid-19-vaccine-booster-recommendations/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Loop It Up Savannah is currently looking for new staff members to join its summer camp team during the month of June. These positions pay $15/hour and are open to ages 16 and older. Experience working with children in a summer camp or school setting is preferred but not required. All applicants must be willing to complete a background check and drug test. Apply today.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoPrWHSWwxs_kvAe_9BCIP_O_h1t4agNGTXG-TY-ei5Ua-9Q/viewform

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Creative Coast has opened registration for Girls Code Summer Camp, which will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day, July 10 to 14 at the Georgia Southern University Armstrong campus in Savannah. In its second year, camp is 100% free for 5th to 8th-grade girls enrolled within the Savannah Chatham County Public School System. The theme of this summer’s camp is centered around aerospace and will include a field trip to Fly Corps Aviation. Lunch and snacks will be provided each day via the campus dining hall with a celebratory showcase to end camp on July 14. Spots are limited and camp fills up quickly so those interested are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible. In order to sign your child up for camp, please complete all required forms found at https://thecreativecoast.org/programs/girlscode/summer-camp/.

(SAVANNAH, GA) On Friday, Nov 17, 2023, the Savannah Film Alliance Honors Gala Presented by I.A.T.S.E. Local 491 will be held at Victory North. In a night filled with Hollywood glamour and live entertainment, the Savannah Film Alliance (SFA) will honor eight outstanding local professionals from Savannah’s thriving film and television community.

https://savannahfilmalliance.org/

(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.

(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/