RON STEPHENS VISITS MATTHEW REARDON CENTER FOR AUTISM
(SAVANNAH, GA) State Representative Ron Stephens was at the Matthew Reardon Center on last week for the announcement that he is the recipient of the prestigious Marie McGaughey Childhood Philanthropy Award due to his long history serving as a powerful champion for Georgia’s children, particularly those with developmental disabilities like Autism. To see photos from the Matthew Reardon Center’s open house and award announcement, please visit https://www.savannahnow.com/photogallery/GA/20181031/NEWS/103109994/PH/1
(Left to right) MRCA Board Chair, Sue Adler; MRCA President, Patti Victor; St. Francis Cabrini Pastor Fr. Gabe Cummings; State Rep. Ron Stephens
(JASPER COUNTY, S.C.) Peacock Automotive is pleased to announce the addition of retail automotive executive Mark Ventrillo as its new fixed operations director. Ventrillo’s responsibilities include the development of all of Peacock Automotive’s parts and service departments along with increasing the company’s revenue and productivity. For more information, visit www.peacockautomotive.com/
Mark Ventrillo, Peacock Automotive
CHATHAM COUNTY 4-H RECEIVES $1,000 GRANT
LIVINGOOD’S APPLIANCES AND BEDDING HOSTS GRAND OPENING IN POOLER
(SAVANNAH, GA) Livingood’s Appliances and Bedding hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at its new store, located at 1225 East U.S. Hwy 80 in Pooler, Ga. The locally owned company is celebrating 42 years this month. The new 12,000-square-foot showroom was built by the Dewitt Tilton Group of Savannah and is the third Savannah-area store for the family-owned appliance and mattress company. For more information, visit https://www.livingoodsonline.com/
Phyllis Livingood, president and co-owner of Livingood’s Appliances and Bedding, cuts the ribbon on the new Pooler location surrounded by husband, Dale Livingood; sons, Scott and Todd Livingood; Mayor Mike Lamb; and builders, The Dewitt Tilton Group.
HUNT, FISH, & SHOOT PARTY NOV. 8
(JASPER COUNTY, S.C.) The Boys & Girls Club of Jasper County will hold its largest annual fundraising event, the Hunt, Fish & Shoot Party, on Thursday, Nov. 8, at Peacock Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Fiat at 265 Drivers Way in Hardeeville. Hunt, Fish & Shoot will begin at 6 p.m., and tickets are free. Raffle items include hunts, fishing charters, guns, kayaks, dinners, date nights for men and women and other items. For more information, please visit
https://www.bgclowcountry.org and
https://www.facebook.com/boysandgirlsclubofthelowcountry
SPEROS PRESENTS MONTHLY TIPS
(SAVANNAH, GA) Reporting security incidents is a critical aspect of a security-focused culture. All workforce members play an integral part in this concept so it’s important to know what to report, when to report and why it should be reported. In this month’s Security Newsletter, learn more about the importance of reporting security incidents and which types of incidents to report. Read more here:
https://www.pii-protect.com/security_news_letters/send_file/38/attachment/?brand_key=uyjmd
HEALTHY SAVANNAH’S FAITH AND HEALTH COALITION HOSTS HEALTH FEST
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Healthy Savannah Faith and Health Coalition, formed in 2014 to help faith-based organizations implement policies and programs to promote a holistic health culture, hosted its first citywide health festival. Health Fest included health screenings, informational lectures, wellness and fitness demonstrations, children’s activities, entertainment and food samplings among other things. Visit www.healthysavannah.org for more information.
Lillian Grant-Baptiste, Health Fest Committee Chair, and Paula Kreissler, Director of Healthy Living and Community Development at Healthy Savannah at the first annual Health Fest.
BUDDY CARTER VISITS PARK PLACE OUTREACH
(SAVANNAH, GA) Park Place Outreach, Inc. was honored to welcome
Congressman Buddy Carter to Park Place Outreach to meet with other group home providers about the impact of the Family First Preservation Services Act, a federal law that restricts group home placement for teens. For more information on Park Place Outreach, please visit
https://www.parkplaceyes.org/
ORIGINAL COMMUNITY HOSPICE CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF ‘THE ART OF LIVING’
(SAVANNAH, GA) So many in the Coastal Empire have been touched and helped by services provided by Hospice Savannah! This beloved non-profit headquartered on Savannah’s Eisenhower Drive is proudly kicking off ‘The Art of Living’: a year-long celebration of 40 years of walking hand-in-hand with our friends and neighbors during the most difficult times in life. For more information, please visit
www.HospiceSavannah.org
SAVANNAH’S WILL GRUVER TO REPRESENT REGION IN NATIONAL FUNDRAISING COMPETITION
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) – Savannah, GA is proud to announce that Will Gruver will represent Savannah as an All Star Alumni Candidate in the annual Man & Woman of the Year campaign. The ten week fundraising competition will begin on February 21, 2019 and run through May 3, 2019. The 2018 Savannah campaign raised nearly $500,000 and nationally the campaign raised $59.4 million for the mission of LLS. For more information, please visit
www.LLS.org
KICK OFF YOUR HOLIDAY SEASON IN THE HISTORIC DISTRICT
(SAVANNAH, GA) Experience Savannah’s Historic District in the fall, with a flair of architecture, shopping and an old-fashioned church bazaar. The annual Holly Days Church Bazaar will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, November 7 – 8. Savor a homemade southern lunch inside the historic Green-Meldrim House. Shop in the treasure room, garden, and holiday craft shop, and enjoy a church tour of St. John’s Church on Madison Square. Now celebrating 69 years of fundraising for Savannah area charities. Daily from 10-2. Free limited parking in the St. John’s parking lot. For more information, please visit
www.St.JohnsSav.org
PEACOCK FIAT SPONSORS HILTON HEAD ISLAND ITALIAN FESTIVAL
BETHESDA ACADEMY HOSTS SPORTING CLAYS TOURNAMENT
(SAVANNAH, GA) Bethesda Academy hosted their 10th annual Sporting Clays Tournament at the Forrest City Gun Club to raise money for student scholarships. The event included a wild game lunch, safety and shooting clinic, the tournament itself, a raffle and a wild game cocktail reception. Over $90,000 was raised for student scholarships. For more information on Bethesda Academy, please visit
https://www.bethesdaacademy.org/ Watch a video from this fun day here:
https://animoto.com/play/mxA1Dk2uq03aH3QQlNqa9A
TRAIN YOUR NEXT EXECUTIVE
(SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS) Sherry Daniel, owner of Roto-Rooter Plumbers of Savannah, explains how to train your next executive through internships and apprenticeships. Read the full article in Savannah Morning News here:
FAITH EQUESTRIAN PARTNERS WITH EMPLOYABILITY
(SAVANNAH, GA) Did you know? Faith Equestrian Therapeutic Center has a work ethics program to help individuals with special challenges to become productive and thrive in our community! Matthew a young man with Downs Syndrome has become one of the FETC family. He came to work at Faith Equestrian Therapeutic Center through EmployAbility to learn, work and grow in the workplace. He is working, making friends and improving his quality of life. Faith Equestrian and EmployAbility are now partnering to help more individuals in our community. visit us at
www.faithetc.org
(SAVANNAH, GA) Due to the outpouring of community support, Enmarket is pleased to announce that the company has raised $128,240.88 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Light the Night Walk. Since the company started this annual fundraiser in 2013, Enmarket has raised a total of $481,744.75 for LLS. For more information, please visit
www.lightthenight.org/ga
(SAVANNAH, GA) Realtor Cathy Rodgers has partnered with Divine Rest to collect socks for the homeless in Savannah in October and November. Divine Rest serves the homeless population in Savannah. With the help of volunteers, they visit the homeless camps, bringing them water and needed supplies. Their team of men and women have a goal to get women off the streets into a safe, stable environment. Donations of new socks can be dropped off at Unforgettable Bakery at 238 Eisenhower. For bulk donations collected at offices or cases of water, call Cathy Rodgers for pickup at 912-667-0102.