FUNdraising Good Times
“How many of your current board members are actually worth paying? If you had to pay your members what board positions would you fund?” These questions caught our eye as we read a promotional piece for a book about philanthropy. The author, Jimmy LaRose poses provocative ideas in Re-Imagining Philanthropy. He promotes the idea that boards are not about governance, … Continue reading “FUNdraising Good Times”
The Art of Receiving
“If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him,” (Matthew 7:11). About three month ago I invited a couple of people from one of the local stores to our church’s interest hangout. They expressed to me that … Continue reading “The Art of Receiving”
iWorship Cafe Open Mic Canceled
We are sorry to announce that the iWorship Cafe Open Mic scheduled to be held on August 19th at 8pm has been canceled! For inquires please contact Justin Toney or Renee Bolling Montague via Facebook.
Back-To-School Clothing Donated To Underprivileged Girls
A new charity called the “Believe in Yourself Project” is helping to replace the poor body image that afflicts many girls and women. Women are expected to appear a certain way and live up to a manufactured and unrealistic notion of what beauty is. In an attempt to promote a positive body image, founder of online fashion site www.ustrendy.com has … Continue reading “Back-To-School Clothing Donated To Underprivileged Girls”
Lift Every Voice: Savannah’s African American Historic Sites Free Day
The City of Savannah is partnering with the Beach Institute to take part in Lift Every Voice: Savannah’s African American Historic Sites Free Day. Eight Savannah cultural organizations and sites are collaborating to honor the community’s African American history in celebration of the recent opening of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. The event will … Continue reading “Lift Every Voice: Savannah’s African American Historic Sites Free Day”
Hobbs and Hinchey Receive Awards For Professionalism And Advocacy
The longtime chairman of the medical school’s Department of Family Medicine and the president and CEO of the Savannah health system that serves as one home base to students studying at MCG’s Southeast Campus were honored Friday by Dr. David C. Hess, dean of the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University. Dr. Joseph Hobbs, a 1974 graduate who also … Continue reading “Hobbs and Hinchey Receive Awards For Professionalism And Advocacy”
Smyre Receives Lifetime Achievement Award at Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Held in Savannah
Georgia Legislative Black Caucus held their annual Leadership Conference in Savannah at the DeSoto Hilton – Savannah last weekend, August 10-12, 2017. The theme was “One Georgia, One Vision, One Future.” This event was hosted by Senator Lester Jackson, III, Chairman; Representative Sandra Scott, Vice Chairman and Justin Tanner, Executive Director. On Friday, August 11th, during the Calvin Smyre Economic … Continue reading “Smyre Receives Lifetime Achievement Award at Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Held in Savannah”
Bryan-Liberty Counties Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, Incorporated Elects New Chapter President
On July 1, 2017 Lady Nicole M. Williams started her term as the second Chapter President of the Bryan-Liberty Counties Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, Incorporated (TLOD). Lady Nicole was inducted into TLOD in June of 2007 and has been an active member ever since. She is a former Top Teen and has held several positions locally as a … Continue reading “Bryan-Liberty Counties Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, Incorporated Elects New Chapter President”
Renaming The Talmadge Bridge: A Free Public DiscussionModerated By The Honorable Dr. Otis S. Johnson
Span the Gap, an association of local artists and community activists, has joined with The Beach Institute to sponsor a symposium – Renaming the Talmadge Bridge to be held at the Savannah Theater (222 Bull Street on Chippewa Square) 6:30 – 8:30pm, on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. The Eugene Talmadge Memorial Bridge, one of Sa vannah’s iconic architectural wonders, was … Continue reading “Renaming The Talmadge Bridge: A Free Public DiscussionModerated By The Honorable Dr. Otis S. Johnson”
Women At The Table ( Watt) Presents “Through The Eyes of Wisdom”
“Through The Eyes of Wisdom;” Pastor Matthew Southall shares his story of ninety-five years of life, living, and ministry during a panel discussion by Women At The Table Sunday, August 20, 2017 -5:00pm at Dandy Youth Development Corporation (DYDC) 3709 Waters Avenue @ 54th Street. Pastor Matthew Southall Brown is the Pastor Emeritus of St John Baptist Church, “The Mighty … Continue reading “Women At The Table ( Watt) Presents “Through The Eyes of Wisdom””