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Savannah’s Own Dr. Stacy L. Henderson-Shaw in The Color Purple

By Savannah Tribune | January 03, 2024

Congratulations and Best Wishes to Dr. Stacy L. Henderson-Shaw as she travels on a Promotional Tour of Oprah Winfrey’s Musical Remake of The Color Purple this holiday season. The Beach High School Graduate (Class of ‘89), Savannah State Alum and member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. appears in several scenes which were filmed in and around her hometown of … Continue reading “Savannah’s Own Dr. Stacy L. Henderson-Shaw in The Color Purple”

Emmanual Tabernacle Holds Holiday Harmony Jubilee

By Savannah Tribune | January 03, 2024

We, the members of Emmanuel Tabernacle Apostolic Faith Church were excited to commemorate our first off-campus Holiday Harmony Jubilee at the Cohen Retreat on Thursday, December 21, 2023 We celebrated the goodness of God and acknowledge His favor upon this ministry. Down through the years, Emmanuel has been blessed with faithful members and Christian workers, all with the goal of … Continue reading “Emmanual Tabernacle Holds Holiday Harmony Jubilee”

Family Promise Of The Coastal Empire Awarded Donation Of Beds From Ashley Furniture

By Savannah Tribune | January 03, 2024

Family Promise of the Coastal Empire has received a significant donation of 10 beds as part of the furniture retailer’s national Hope to Dream initiative to give homeless families the gift of safe and comfortable beds this holiday season. “We are very grateful for Ashley Furniture’s donation as every child deserves the comfort and security of a warm, safe bed … Continue reading “Family Promise Of The Coastal Empire Awarded Donation Of Beds From Ashley Furniture”

WWS Reclaiming Our Indigenous Power Series Plundering the Dream, Hiding the Nightmare

By Savannah Tribune | January 03, 2024

SICK of Freedom? January 4th, 2024. Thursday.7p. Beach Institute. 503 E. Harris Street Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said in 1968, “I think my dream has become a nightmare”. That same year he said, “we may be integrating into a burning house”. Both of King’s statements were calls to agency and action. But is it possible to be Sick of … Continue reading “WWS Reclaiming Our Indigenous Power Series Plundering the Dream, Hiding the Nightmare”

Tharros Place to Kick Off Events for National Human Trafficking Prevention Month in January

By Savannah Tribune | January 03, 2024

Tharros Place, a nonprofit that provides residential services for survivors of human trafficking, recently announced a number of events upcoming in January for National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a presidentially designated observance designed to educate the public about human trafficking and the role they can play in preventing and responding to human trafficking. The U.S. Department of Health and Human … Continue reading “Tharros Place to Kick Off Events for National Human Trafficking Prevention Month in January”

Hospice Savannah Honored With Best of Georgia Award by the Georgia Business Journal

By Savannah Tribune | January 03, 2024

In 2023, Hospice Savannah marked a significant achievement by receiving the Best of Georgia Award, a recognition that speaks volumes about their dedication to quality care and community service. As the area’s largest, and most comprehensive non-profit hospice organization, Hospice Savannah has served the counties of Chatham, Effingham, Bryan, and Liberty, as a cornerstone in providing hospice care for 45 … Continue reading “Hospice Savannah Honored With Best of Georgia Award by the Georgia Business Journal”

Savannah Speech and Hearing Center Receives Grant From Savannah Community Foundation

By Savannah Tribune | January 03, 2024

Savannah Speech and Hearing Center has been awarded a grant from The Savannah Community Foundation’s Emerging Leaders Committee Fund to help equip our pediatric physical therapy program, designed to help enable children to reach their greatest potential for functional independence. Pediatric Physical Therapy includes the evaluation and treatment of various Neuromuscular and systemic disorders, developmental, orthopedic, oncology, and post-traumatic diagnoses … Continue reading “Savannah Speech and Hearing Center Receives Grant From Savannah Community Foundation”

Heavenly Books and Gifts Prayer & Healing School

By Savannah Tribune | January 03, 2024

Heavenly Books and Gifts/ “The Rivers” Ministry – 106 A Oglethorpe Professional Court – Savannah GA 31406. Call 912-228-2634 or 912-777-7133 for info. Prayer & Healing School weekly – Thursday & Saturday. 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM For those in need of healing in their spirit, soul, emotions, & body or a miracle from God. We teach what God says … Continue reading “Heavenly Books and Gifts Prayer & Healing School”

Cann/Jackson Park Neighborhood Assoc. Meeting

By Savannah Tribune | January 03, 2024

The Cann/Jackson Park Neighborhood Association meeting will be held on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at First Narazeth Missionary Baptist Church, 1023 West 44th Street (& Hopkins across from Beach Hi). Please Bring a Neighbor!

City, Partners Provide Christmas Tree Disposal Event

By Savannah Tribune | January 03, 2024

The City of Savannah is partnering with SavATree, Code of Return Compost, and the Savannah Tree Foundation to help residents dispose of Christmas trees. City of Savannah residents can bring their Christmas trees to the Savannah Civic Center parking lot, 301 W. Oglethorpe Ave., on Saturday, Jan. 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to be composted. The trees will … Continue reading “City, Partners Provide Christmas Tree Disposal Event”