Step Up Savannah Receives Grant Aimed at Reducing Poverty from The Kresge Foundation

By | December 28, 2011

The Kresge Foundation has awarded Step Up Savannah $445,000 over a three-year period to strengthen the impact of the collaborative and its partners through implementing better planning, coordination, and evaluation tools. An estimated $100,000 of the grant funds will be used to provide technical assistance and training to Step Up partner organizations that propose creative approaches to deliver and coordinate … Continue reading “Step Up Savannah Receives Grant Aimed at Reducing Poverty from The Kresge Foundation”

A Christmas Wish for the Holidays

By | December 28, 2011

On December 18th, Adrienne Winford experienced a “Christmas Wish” like none other and it all started with a phone call from Shatealy Sims- Johnson. Mrs. Sims- Johnson, the project coordinator for the Omega Holiday Makeover, informed Ms. Winford that her family was selected as the 2011 Makeover recipient. Because of her recent struggles, that moment was filled with feelings of … Continue reading “A Christmas Wish for the Holidays”

Sports with Walter Moore

By | December 28, 2011

Tigers Hold Off Mt. St. Mary’s Red-shirt juniors Rashad Hassan and Arnold Louis proved to be the one-two punch to help Savannah State defeat Mount St. Mary’s 45-41 in Tiger Arena on December 22. Hassan made 6 of 8 shots from the floor and finished with 14 points. Louis came off the bench to contribute 8 points, 8 rebounds, 7 … Continue reading “Sports with Walter Moore”

Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty Celebrates 30th Anniversary

By | December 28, 2011

The Savannah and South Carolina Low Country real estate experts at Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty are celebrating their 30th anniversary. Known for its tradition of integrity, Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty specializes in residential and commercial properties in Savannah and the Low Country of Georgia and South Carolina. All the real estate experts at Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty … Continue reading “Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty Celebrates 30th Anniversary”

Volunteers Needed for Tax Season

By | December 28, 2011

Looking for a different kind of volunteer work? How about volunteering to do taxes for Chatham, Bryan and Effingham County area residents this upcoming tax season? The Savannah Coastal Empire Asset Development Coalition is looking for volunteers to spend a little time learning about taxes. If you’re interested, you’ll be trained with Internal Revenue Service tax materials to help people … Continue reading “Volunteers Needed for Tax Season”

James A. Eaton, Former EOAAdminstrator Passes

By | December 28, 2011

Dr. James A. Eaton passed away on Thursday morning, November 10, 2011 at his sister’s home in Portsmouth, VA. He was the former Associate Pastor at Second African Baptist Church during the 1960’s serving with Pastor Edgar P. Quarterman. After his service at Second African Baptist Church, he became the pastor of the Midway Congregational Church where he served for … Continue reading “James A. Eaton, Former EOAAdminstrator Passes”

Virginia College in Savannah Celebrates New Campus and Career Opportunities at Open House and Ribbon Cutting

By | December 28, 2011

The new Virginia College in Savannah showcased its career programs and state-ofthe art 53,000 sq.-ft. campus at its open house and ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011. The event, which celebrated opportunities for Savannaharea students and employers, was held at its campus located at 14045 Abercorn St. in the Savannah Mall. A ribbon cutting also took place at … Continue reading “Virginia College in Savannah Celebrates New Campus and Career Opportunities at Open House and Ribbon Cutting”

A SAVANNAH ADVENT AND EPIPHANY, TOO REV. DR. DEBORA Y. FONTENEAU

By | December 28, 2011

A few weeks ago, a local newspaper printed a friendly political cartoon editorial about mayoral election results in Savannah, GA. The caricature of mayor-elect Edna Jackson in a posture of gratefulness before Saint Nick saying: “But Santa, I already have my Christmas gift”, or something like that, reminded me that this is the spiritual season of Advent, a time of … Continue reading “A SAVANNAH ADVENT AND EPIPHANY, TOO REV. DR. DEBORA Y. FONTENEAU”

TEMPLE OF GLORY COMMUNITY CHURCH

By | December 28, 2011

On Monday, January 2, 2012 at the Temple of Glory Community Church 1105 Styles Avenue Bishop Matthew M. Odum, Sr. Pastor. The Emancipation Association of Savannah and vicinity will hold its149th annual celebration at 11:00 A.M. The speaker for this year’s celebration will be Dr. Cheryl Davenport Dozier, Interim President of Savannah State University. The general public is urged to … Continue reading “TEMPLE OF GLORY COMMUNITY CHURCH”

LIVING HOPE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP

By | December 28, 2011

Living Hope Community Fellowship (LHCF) and Pastor Joyce C. Hall would like to invite you to come out to our New Year’s Eve Service on Saturday, December 31, 2011, at 10:30pm. Join us for this exciting time of worship as we celebrate the dawning of a New Year with praise, worship, dance, and prayer. Our New Year’s Day morning worship … Continue reading “LIVING HOPE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP”