Mayor Van Johnson will lead the Peace Parade Sept. 25. There also will be free, family-friendly activities, noon-4PM

 The Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire, Inc. will host the inaugural Savannah Day of Peace on Sun. Sept. 25 2022, noon-4PM at Daffin Park, located at Victory Drive and Waters Avenue, in Savannah.

This event, which is free and open to the public, will offer opportunities for community members to increase the peace, counter violence, become conflict-resilient and encourage unity.

The Savannah Day of Peace will feature a Peace Parade led by Savannah Mayor Van Johnson and Savannah City Council members, Courageous Conversation Circles designed to encourage deeper dialogue to promote peacebuilding, a wellness area for mental health and a Youth Artists Corner. The 2022 Peacebuilder Award Honoree will also be announced, and the City of Savannah’s new Peace Proclamation will be on display.

The Mediation Center plans to maintain the momentum and to create a larger movement by organizing monthly peacebuilding events at different locations across Chatham County. These events will feature neighborhood-based activities designed to engage local community members, youth, faith leaders, law enforcement, business and professional associations in peacebuilding efforts. 

According to the Savannah Police Department, Savannah had 1,134 violent crimes in 2021, including 34 homicides and 788 aggravated assaults. Violent crime categories that saw increases in Savannah from 2020 and 2021 include homicide (9%) and residential robbery (41%).

Community mediation provides more than just an alternative to litigation or violence — it offers constructive, intentional processes for resolving differences and conflicts between individuals, groups and organizations. Ultimately, mediation reinforces the social infrastructure undergirding society and builds bridges across identity, sector, class and ideological divides.  

The 17TH Annual Buddy Walk organized by Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society will be @ 10AM Sat. Oct 1 2022 in Forsyth Park in Savannah.

Participants will walk a mile around Forsyth Park. Registration: $15. Money raised at the Buddy Walk benfefits Camp Buddy, two summer camps in Effingham and Chatham to help students retain their skills over the summer break. It also benefits new parent packets and educational opportunities for local families and advocates.

Register online here.

The Junior League of Savannah is actively seeking new members for their 2022-2023 League year. The deadline to apply for membership is July 31 2022

An in-person recruitment session will be this Saturday July 16 2022 at 10AM at the Three Tree Café in Pooler. Interested members can learn about the League, the community service work being done and the benefits of membership. Additional event details will be posted on the Junior League of Savannah Facebook page. 

All women ages 21 years old and older are invited to join JLS.

The Junior League of Savannah supports several local non-profit organizations through year-round hands-on programming, annual grants and one-day service projects, all funded through various platforms like their signature Thrift Sale.

If you are not able to attend the session Saturday, additional options will be available. Contact headquarters@jrleaguesav.org for more details and to learn more about the Junior League of Savannah. 

For more information on JLS, visit JrLeagueSav.org. 

About the Junior League of Savannah 

The Mission of the Junior League of Savannah is to maximize community impact through women’s leadership, volunteer action and collaboration.

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The grandmother of a Hesse Elementary School student suffering from a rare genetic disease is asking for the community’s help.

Leigh Griner’s 7-year-old grandson, Grayson Cronin, was recently diagnosed with Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD). A rare genetic disease primarily affecting boys, ALD, if left untreated, deteriorates the brain rapidly and ultimately leads to a vegetative state. The subject of the 1992 film “Lorenzo’s Oil,” ALD typically
claims a diagnosed boy’s life within 10 years of diagnosis.

Grayson’s brain MRI revealed that he has cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy, the most severe form
of ALD. If Grayson doesn’t receive the necessary treatment soon, he could lose his vision, hearing, and eventually all motor function over the next six months to several years.

There is a potentially life-saving bone marrow transplant via the University of Minnesota. While that process is expected to be approved and covered by insurance, there will be many uncovered costs, such
as experimental drugs and nutritional supplements, in addition to travel and lodging during his
treatment and recovery periods. Other options within and outside of the U.S. include gene therapy and supplemental medications, such as Lorenzo’s Oil, that can help slow down the progression of the disease in the meantime.

You can help by donating to a GoFundMe, “Help Grayson’s Fight Against ALD” here.

Donations in any amount are welcome.

“I also ask for prayer and encouragement for my son, Jonathan, who is a single father to Grayson and Nathan,” said Grayson’s grandmother Leigh Griner. “We are thankful that Jonathan can work remotely, but life has been emotionally overwhelming, and his work has suffered. So, I want to do anything possible to lighten his load in the upcoming months of treatments and uncertainties.”

Volunteers needed @ Pegasus Riding Academy therapeutic riding program

Here is a wonderful opportunity to volunteer for horse summer camps in Savannah @ Pegasus Riding Academy Savannah.

 This great way for your teens to get in some volunteers hours and outside, too.

The Pegasus Riding Academy (Summer Adventure) sessions are looking for 14YO (and older) volunteers for week-long camps Mondays-Friday from 8:30AM-12:15PM. Peggi Noon is the contact for the camp. They are looking to fill four volunteer spots each week.

If your child ages 14+ is interested in volunteering, please call 912-547-6482. A volunteer orientation session will be Sat. June 4, 10:30AM @ Old Roberds Dairy, 2500 Tennessee Ave. Savannah

Pegasus Riding Academy is a therapeutic riding program providing equine assisted activities for individuals with physical, mental or emotional disabilities. Summers at PRA include equestrian instruction, ground lessons with horse and equestrian themed art projects. Sessions are conducted by Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructors.

The equestrian center is located at The Old Roberds Dairy, 2500 Tennessee Ave., Savannah, GA 31404.

MOTORS FOR MOMS Charity Car Show, May 21 2022, 11AM-2PM

Shelter From the Rain Inc. announces “Motors For Moms” Charity Car Show to raise funds for single mothers on Saturday, May 21, 2022, 11 AM-2 PM.

The car, truck and bike show is open to the public with a $5 suggested donation.

MOTORS FOR MOMS CAR SHOW
SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2022 @ 11 AM
9701 FORD AVE, RICHMOND HILL, GA 31324

The Motors For Moms Car Show benefits single mothers. Enjoy cars, food trucks, music and fun all for a great cause.

The vision at Shelter From the Rain is to create a community of strong, economically independent single mothers through education, mentorship, personal & professional development, home ownership, health and wellness. 

​Help move single moms towards economic mobility by supporting this event today. Your participation will allow Shelter From the Rain to set single moms up for success. 

Learn more here.

Here’s an opportunity to volunteer to help others in Savannah.

Inspiritus: Refugee and Immigration Services in Savannah is in need of tutors for their afterschool program in the City of Savannah. They work with children K-9 who are refugees and in need of support in homework and English learning.

Program runs Monday-Thursday, 4:30-6PM. Preferably, commitment is at least one day a week. You will need a background screening through the agency.

Email lindsey.grovenstein@weinspirit.org if you or a friend is interested in this unique experience.

Learn more here.

How to apply to become an Oatland Wildlife Leader (O.W.L.)

Applications are now being accepted for teens (8th-12th grade students) interested in joining Oatland Island Wildlife Center’s team and gain valuable volunteer experience while developing a deeper understanding of wildlife and environmental conservation.

Learn about Oatland’s animal collection and share your knowledge through outreach programs and various events as you sharpen your public speaking and workplace skills.​​

The Oatland Wildlife Leaders program (OWL) is offered to rising 8th through 12th graders. This multi-year, progressive program builds on material with each session. Each session lasts 6 weeks and meets weekly on Thursday afternoons from 3:45- 5:30PM. OWL participants are expected to complete the first two 6- week sessions. Once the certificate of completion has been earned, the option to advance to the third session is available.

If you are only​ looking to fulfill​ your community service hours for school requirements, Oatland does have other volunteer opportunities throughout the year for teenagers, please click here​ for more information.

​APPLICATION INFORMATION
Applications for the 2022-2023 school year opened on April 4, 2022.
The application window will close on April 26, 2022 at 5PM.
Applicants will be notified by May 12, 2022 of acceptance.
Applications must be filled out by students ONLY!

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YMCA of Coastal Georgia on how to help Ukraine

The YMCA World Service Campaign is working in coordination with YMCA Ukraine, YMCA Europe and the World YMCA to help people and communities impacted by the war in Ukraine.

YMCA Europe has already disbursed emergency funds to YMCAs in Romania, Moldova and Ukraine in support of the emergency services they are providing to refugees fleeing Ukraine and internally displaced people inside Ukraine.

Financial contributions can be made safely through Y-USA and provide a variety of services and support.

Click here to learn more about donating to Ukrainian relief through the YMCA World Service Campaign.

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Touch-a-Truck & Duck Pluck in Savannah 2022

The Junior League of Savannah is combining its popular Duck Pluck and Touch-a-Truck events for a day full of fun and prizes on Sat., April 9 2022, 10AM–2PM. The combined event will be held outside at Oglethorpe Mall, at the parking lot along Abercorn Street.

Touch-a-Truck

A variety of trucks will be available at the event for kids to climb, touch and explore. A selection of the types of trucks that will be on-site at the event include an ambulance, a fire truck, an 18-wheeler, police vehicles, a military vehicle, a forklift, a scissor lift and more—including food trucks to be enjoyed by both kids and adults alike.

A quiet hour will be held from 10–11AM during the event for individuals with sensitivities to loud noises.

Tickets for Touch-a-Truck are $5 each, or $20 for a pack of five tickets. Kids younger than three are free. Tickets can be purchased online at jrleaguesav.org/touch-a-truck. Tickets will also be available for purchase on-site at the event.

Duck Pluck

The Junior League of Savannah’s Duck Pluck fundraising event encourages participants to adopt a rubber duck and, if their lucky duck is selected, they will win one of several prize offerings. These prizes include:
A two-night stay at Disney Resort with two park passes
A two-night stay in Edisto Beach with a VISA gift card
Two bronze-level Savannah Film Festival 2022 passes
And more!
Ducks can be adopted in a variety of quantities ranging from $5–$100. A limited number of ducks will be available for adoption, so purchases are encouraged in advance of the event before they sell out. For more information and to adopt ducks, visit duckrace.com/savannah.

All proceeds from both Touch-a-Truck ticket sales and Duck Pluck adoption fees will go toward the Junior League of Savannah’s community impact projects focusing on youth development in the greater Savannah and Lowcountry areas.

Help Risen Savoir Christian Academy in Pooler reach their 2022 goal of $15,000 @ the 2nd Annual Thunder Classic

All proceeds from the tournament on Sat. March 26 2022 will benefit Risen Savior Christian Academy.

Thunder Classic
Sat. March 26, 2022
Registration begins: 8AM
Shotgun start: 9AM
Awards lunch: 1:30PM
@ Crosswinds Golf Club
232 James B Blackburn Dr.
Savannah, GA 31408
TOURNAMENT DETAILS:
4-person scramble
Various sponsorship options available
Contests
Prizes including traveling trophy for first place team and MORE

2021 PROCEEDS
Through the generous support of sponsors and golfers, Risen Savoir Christian Academy was able to raise $9,340 for RSCA tuition scholarships. $9,000 was awarded in scholarship funds for the 2021-2022 school year.

Learn more here.

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Join Friends of Oatland @ a Fat Tuesday Golf Scramble to benefit Oatland Island Wildife Center, March 1, 2022 @ The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa.

Scramble (teams of 4) at @ The Club at Savannah Harbor on Hutchinson Island, Savannah.
11:30AM Lunch + 12:30PM Shotgun Start

Funds raised benefit Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah.
Your support is needed.

Join Friends of Oatland Island as a sponsor, as a team, or by donating an auction item. Teams fill up quickly, so don’t wait.

Help make this year’s tournament the best one yet.

Registration information can be found here.

Volunteer @ YMCA Critz Tybee Run, Feb. 4-5 2022

Not interested in running in the Critz Tybee Run Fest Friday & Saturday February 4 & 5, but want to be involved?

The Critz Run – which benefits for the YMCA of Coastal Georgia – needs volunteers in addition to registrations and sponsors. Register to run one or more of the races here.

If your teen is in need of volunteer hours, here’s a perfect opportunity and student volunteers are welcome.

Register to volunteer online here.

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Volunteer Training @ Pegasus Riding Academy Savannah this Sat. Jan. 8

Pegasus Riding Academy in Savannah is a therapeutic riding program providing safe, professional and ethical equine assisted activities for individuals with physical, mental or emotional disabilities.

Volunteers are needed to assist these special children.

Volunteer Orientation: Sat. Jan. 8, 2022, 10:30AM-Noon

Horse experience not necessary.
Patience and dedication are necessary.

Pegasus is located at Old Roberds Dairy, 2500 Tennessee Ave, Savannah.
Event will be held outside, with social distancing.
Find information & directions @ www.prasav.org or call 912-547-6482

Pegasus Riding Academy in Savannah could not provide riding for the disabled without the help of their volunteers.

Every disabled child on a horse needs three volunteers in addition to the instructor, one Horse Leader to control the horse and two side-walkers to ensure the safety of the rider.

To learn how to volunteer, come to this Volunteer Orientation, 1PM Sat. Nov. 6 2021.

Learn more about Pegasus Riding Academy here. 

Every year Whippoorwill Farms in Ridgeland, South Carolina has an annual pumpkin rescue to reduce waste and recycle.

The pumpkin rescue is on for 2021. For the month of October, November and December, Whippoorwill will take your carved, whole or unpainted pumpkins.

Bring them to the Forsyth Farmers Market, the Hilton Head Farmers Market or come straight to the farm and feed the whole, unpainted or carved unpainted pumpkins to the pigs yourself. The farm is always open for shopping but for these months, you can come feed your pumpkins and walk the farm by bringing one pumpkin per person as admission, no purchase required.

What’s accepted: pumpkins, gourds, corn, corn cobs and corn stalks, acorns or other nuts AND bagged leaves in brown bags. If you have a smelly, rotting pumpkin, please bring it to the farm directly.

Have a neighborhood that wants to participate? Have a designated drop off spot in your plantation or neighborhood and work together to collect and bring them out. Whippoorwill Farms will even pick up pumpkins for 300+ pumpkins.

Own a business and want to be a drop off location? Reach out to Whippoorwill Farms. They will list your business on their social media and list you as a drop off location on our flyers and website.

Last year, Whippoorwill Farms rescued almost 1,500 pumpkins from the landfill. The goal is to beat that number this year.

For location drop-offs & more info, contact Whippoorwill Farms @ 843-473-5231 or via email marissa@whippoorwillfarmssc.com 

Diapers are essential to keeping a baby healthy. Often, families in need must choose between diapers or food for their children.

Help the Savannah-Richmond Hill-Rincon community provide basic necessities to their families by donating now to the Over the Moon Diaper Drive.

See locations below.

COASTAL CARE PARTNERS Coastal Care Partners, LLC
4 Village Walk, Skidaway Island

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH First Baptist Church of Savannah
400 N Columbia Ave, Rincon, GA

JEWISH EDUCATION ALLIANCE Savannah Jewish Educational Alliance
5111 Abercorn St.

ONCE UPON A CHILD Once Upon A Child Savannah
1100 Eisenhower Dr.

SAVANNAH POWER YOGA Savannah Power Yoga
7360 Skidaway Road, Sandfly,
461 Johnny Mercer Blvd., Wilmington Is.

SEA, SALT & SUGAR NAIL SALON Sea Salt & Sugar
1800 E. Victory Drive

THE 5 SPOT The 5 Spot Midtown
4430 Habersham St., Habersham Village

TWINKLE TWINKLE LITTLE SHOP Twinkle Twinkle Little Shop
10471 Ford Ave, Richmond Hill, GA See Less

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Pegasus Riding Academy in Savannah hosts Scary in the Dairy 2021 & Haunted Trails

Halloween fun for the whole family! Haunted Hay Rides, horse rides, pumpkin carving, cake walk, bubble factory and games. Plus a pumpkin carving contest at 6PM. Schools can compete. All of the above  and more @ Scary in the Dairy 2021, Sun. Oct. 24, 4-8PM.

Proceeds benefit Pegasus Riding Academy Veteran’s Program.

After the Scary in the Dairy Sunday festival, Haunted Trails @ Pegasus Riding Academy will be later that night 8-9:30PM Sun. Oct. 24 as well as Oct. 25-30 2021, 6:30-8:30PM.

Learn more here.

Pegasus Riding Academy
2500 Tennessee Ave.
Savannah, GA 31404
info@prasav.org

“OVER THE MOON” Community Diaper Drive Sept. 22- Oct. 6, 2021

OVER THE MOON (Coastal Georgia’s only diaper bank) is holding a Community Diaper Drive Sept 22 through Oct. 6 throughout the Savannah area. You can help by dropping off diapers, training pants, or unscented baby wipes at any of the donation barrel sites listed online here.  OTM’s donation wish list is available through Target and the items ship directly to OVER THE MOON.

1 in 3 families’ health is threatened because they cannot afford to buy basic hygiene essentials. Safety-net programs, such as WIC and Food Stamps awarded through SNAP, do NOT cover the cost of diapers – taxed items in the state of Georgia.

OVER THE MOON’s Diaper Drive coincides with National Diaper Bank Awareness week which draws attention to the issue of diaper need in the U.S.

Savannah’s OVER THE MOON is a volunteer-run 501(c)3 nonprofit in Coastal Georgia which provides diaper bundles, period supplies, and other hygiene necessities through partner agencies, community events and directly to families as-needed. OVER THE MOON aims to end “diaper need” and “period poverty” because they believe in dignity for all, no matter how big or small.

You can help OVER THE MOON meet their 2021 goal to collect over 50,000 diapers (wipes, too!) by contributing to this Community Diaper Drive 9/22-10/6. Public Donation Barrel locations throughout the Savannah area include:

CELIA DUNN SOTHEBY’S REAL ESTATE
17 W Charlton St., Downtown

COASTAL CARE PARTNERS
4 Village Walk, Skidaway Is.
7070 Hodgson Memorial Drive

DUCK DONUTS
7127 Hodgson Memorial Drive

JEWISH EDUCATION ALLIANCE
5111 Abercorn St.

ONCE UPON A CHILD
1100 Eisenhower Dr.

POOLER POLICE DEPARTMENT
100 US Hwy 80., Pooler

PURE BARRE
5521 Abercorn St. Midtown
10 Whitaker St. Downtown/City Market
461 Pooler Parkway, Pooler

SAVANNAH POLICE DEPARTMENT
201 Habersham St., Downtown

SAVANNAH POWER YOGA
7360 Skidaway Road, Sandfly
461 Johnny Mercer Blvd., Wilmington Is.

SEA, SALT & SUGAR NAIL SALON
1800 E. Victory Dr.

SOUTHERN MOTORS DEALERSHIPS
102 Park of Commerce, Chatham Parkway
10300 Abercorn St.
1500 GA Hwy. 21, Springfield

THE 5 SPOT
4430 Habersham St., Habersham Village

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If you would like an OVER THE MOON yard sign to promote the Diaper Drive, visit otmdiaperbank.org and let them know. OVER THE MOON will place a sign on your lawn at no expense to you and collect again by Oct. 8. (while supplies last).

Visit OVER THE MOON’s website for more details on the Diaper Drive, and please note that all sizes of diapers and training pants are needed, and open packs are accepted. Thank you for your support in this very special mission.

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“OVER THE MOON” to Hold Community Diaper Drive Sept. 22- Oct. 6, 2021

OVER THE MOON (Coastal Georgia’s only diaper bank) is holding a Community Diaper Drive Sept 22 through Oct. 6 throughout the Savannah area. You can help by dropping off diapers, training pants, or unscented baby wipes at any of the donation barrel sites listed online here.  OTM’s donation wish list is available through Target and the items ship directly to OVER THE MOON.

1 in 3 families’ health is threatened because they cannot afford to buy basic hygiene essentials. Safety-net programs, such as WIC and Food Stamps awarded through SNAP, do NOT cover the cost of diapers – taxed items in the state of Georgia.

OVER THE MOON’s Diaper Drive coincides with National Diaper Bank Awareness week which draws attention to the issue of diaper need in the U.S.

Savannah’s OVER THE MOON is a volunteer-run 501(c)3 nonprofit in Coastal Georgia which provides diaper bundles, period supplies, and other hygiene necessities through partner agencies, community events and directly to families as-needed. OVER THE MOON aims to end “diaper need” and “period poverty” because they believe in dignity for all, no matter how big or small.

You can help OVER THE MOON meet their 2021 goal to collect over 50,000 diapers (wipes, too!) by contributing to this Community Diaper Drive 9/22-10/6. Public Donation Barrel locations throughout the Savannah area include:

CELIA DUNN SOTHEBY’S REAL ESTATE
17 W Charlton St., Downtown

COASTAL CARE PARTNERS
4 Village Walk, Skidaway Is.
7070 Hodgson Memorial Drive

DUCK DONUTS
7127 Hodgson Memorial Drive

JEWISH EDUCATION ALLIANCE
5111 Abercorn St.

ONCE UPON A CHILD
1100 Eisenhower Dr.

POOLER POLICE DEPARTMENT
100 US Hwy 80., Pooler

PURE BARRE
5521 Abercorn St. Midtown
10 Whitaker St. Downtown/City Market
461 Pooler Parkway, Pooler

SAVANNAH POLICE DEPARTMENT
201 Habersham St., Downtown

SAVANNAH POWER YOGA
7360 Skidaway Road, Sandfly
461 Johnny Mercer Blvd., Wilmington Is.

SEA, SALT & SUGAR NAIL SALON
1800 E. Victory Dr.

SOUTHERN MOTORS DEALERSHIPS
102 Park of Commerce, Chatham Parkway
10300 Abercorn St.
1500 GA Hwy. 21, Springfield

THE 5 SPOT
4430 Habersham St., Habersham Village

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If you would like an OVER THE MOON yard sign to promote the Diaper Drive, visit otmdiaperbank.org and let them know. OVER THE MOON will place a sign on your lawn at no expense to you and collect again by Oct. 8. (while supplies last).

Visit OVER THE MOON’s website for more details on the Diaper Drive, and please note that all sizes of diapers and training pants are needed, and open packs are accepted. Thank you for your support in this very special mission.

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Photo by Anthony Justin Lewis

Bicycle helmets reduce the risk of head injury and brain injury.

You’re invited to come support this kid-friendly, nonprofit event – Caroline Cares! Wear a helmet! fundraiser, on Sat. Oct. 2, 4-7PM @ Coastal Beer Empire in Savannah.

This event will include games, root beer floats, food trucks, tap specials.

Come see:
Indian Motorcycle of Savannah
Wolfpack Club
McCall Honey

Location:
Coastal Beer Empire Co
79 Ross Road Savannah
Date: Sat. Oct. 2 2021, 4-7PM

Jason Statts of Savannah died Sept. 17 at Hospice Savannah.

Jason Statts, a 1996 SCAD graduate, was seriously wounded when an armed robber shot him in the neck on June 28, 2008, causing irreparable damage to Statts’ spinal column. Statts was a well-known and beloved professional graphic designer and local musician.

For years, Friends of Jason Statts have held an annual Savannah benefit to help subsidize medical care that Statts, a quadriplegic as a result of the shooting, requires.

This year the 12th Annual Statts Fest will be a celebration of Jason’s life 3-7PM Oct. 10 2021 at Starland Yard in Savannah. Learn more here.

There will be live music from Joe Nelson and James Pittman, Damon and the Sh*tkickers, and Bottles & Cans. There will also be food trucks, a raffle and Statts merchandise for sale. The celebration of life event will feature remarks by dear friends, a moment of remembrance and a slideshow of photos of Jason throughout the years.

Donations will be accepted at the door with a suggested donation of $10+/person. All money raised will go to Jason’s end of life care and outstanding medical bills.

The brainchild of longtime peers (through Statts’ many associations as a 1996 alumnus of SCAD, a professional art director, illustrator, and local musician), the inaugural Friends of Statts event was held at The Jinx in 2009. Over the years FOS has rallied in various venues and formats, but the essence is always the same: On this occasion in Savannah, we’re all Friends of Statts.

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DONATE @ GOFUNDME

Savannah pediatricians: Helping Your Child with Mental Illness

For the 17.1 million children in the United States estimated to have a mental illness, back-to-school season can be a time full of anxiety and worries.

“Mental illness still has a lot of stigma surrounding it, especially when it comes to children,” SouthCoast Health Pediatrician Dr. Nelson Elam stated. “And yet, that number of children with a mental illness is more than the number of children with cancer, diabetes, and AIDS combined. It’s time we stop being hesitant to talk about mental illnesses that are potentially harming our children.”

If the school season is full of worries with how your child will balance their mental illness, you are not alone.

SouthCoast pediatricians are offer these mental health tips to help both you and your family manage this school season and beyond, help give your children a positive and fulfilling life.

Learn more here. 

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SouthCoast Health Pediatrics locations

Savannah: SouthCoast Health Pediatrics Savannah
Eisenhower Drive Medical Center
310 Eisenhower Dr, Bldg 16
912.303.3500

Richmond Hill: SouthCoast Health Pediatrics Richmond Hill
St. Joseph’s / Candler Medical Office Park
10055 Ford Ave,Ste 4A
912.527.5352

Rincon: SouthCoast Health Pediatrics Rincon
814 Towne Park Dr East
912.826.4866

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Just a reminder of this great way for your teens to get in some volunteers hours and outside, too.

The Pegasus Riding Academy (Summer Adventure) sessions are looking for 14YO (and older) volunteers for week-long camps Mondays-Friday from 8:30AM-12:15PM. Peggi Noon is the contact for the camp. They are looking to fill four volunteer spots each week.

Final weekly camp sessions are camps this week (July 12) and next week (July 19).

If your child ages 14+ is interested in volunteering, please email: peggi@prasav.org

Pegasus Riding Academy is a therapeutic riding program providing equine assisted activities for individuals with physical, mental or emotional disabilities. Summers at PRA include equestrian instruction, ground lessons with horse and equestrian themed art projects. Sessions are conducted by Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructors.

The equestrian center is located at The Old Roberds Dairy, 2500 Tennessee Ave., Savannah, GA 31404.