I was recently with John O’Brien, an important mentor to me for 40 years. John lives in Atlanta and travels the world listening to and learning from people who are working to create more inclusive and just communities. John shared a story about a man he knew named Tom Allen. Mr. Allen lived in the New York State developmental
» Read moreChatham-Savannah Citizen Advocacy is a 32 year old Savannah-based non profit that recruits, matches and offers support to over 125 local citizens who engage in one-to-one citizen advocate matches to offer protection from neglect and harm and advocacy for inclusion and better civic and social opportunities for citizens with developmental disabilities in our community. Citizen Advocacy is built upon
» Read moreIt’s Springtime and it’s time for our Annual Covered Dish Supper and Celebration at the Savannah Station… please join us for this celebration of our community and the personal action and advocacy by people involved in citizen advocacy relationships in our community. Festivities start with a social hour from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. with appetizers, wine and soft drinks
» Read moreAs we welcome Springtime in Savannah, let’s revisit the purpose we share under the banner of Chatham-Savannah Citizen Advocacy. Our shared purpose is to provide protection to and advocacy for people who are marginalized because of prejudice toward disability. We bring people who would not ordinarily meet into meaningful relationship with one another. We have done this for more
» Read moreAs part of the Waddie Welcome Martin Luther King Jr. Day Worldwide Read, groups of people have been reading the story together in each other’s homes, churches, community centers and coffee shops. Here is a reflection from a coffee shop reading in Cincinnati. “I would walk away a changed man…” — Dave Murley Several weeks ago, April and
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