Introduction to Citizen Advocacy in Savannah
Take a look at this short introductory video to citizen advocacy by Christine Batta. Let us know what you think!
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Save the Date…
Mark your calendar for our Annual Covered Dish Supper and Meeting on Thursday, May 10th from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Savannah Station… Social hour with music, appetizers and wine, the biggest and best covered dish supper in Savannah and stories from people involved in citizen advocacy relationships. Hope you’ll join us this year!
» Read moreWaddie Welcome and the Beloved Community in Cincinnati
We are sure looking forward to playwright Nikki Booker’s dramatization of Tom Kohler and Susan Earl’s story of Waddie Welcome and the Beloved Community coming soon to the stage in Cincinnati. Take a look at this short video describing the project. After the debut, a Savannah staging perhaps?
» Read moreWho becomes a Citizen Advocate? What do they do?
People often ask, “Who becomes a citizen advocate? What do they do?” Here are seven short stories, gleaned from recent conversations. Sandy Hopkins, an advocate for less than one year, has been helping his protégé’s family negotiate with the public school system with the hope that their son can soon attend school in his Wilmington Island neighborhood
» Read moreOur ability to make MORE new citizen advocacy matches is growing…
We are happy to announce that Savannah native Robin Gunn has joined our staff as Associate Coordinator. She joins Tom Kohler in inviting and encouraging people to become citizen advocates. Robin is a self-described “optimistic realist” who is passionate about Savannah’s remarkable people, history and culture. Robin also knows that not everyone in Savannah is invited and encouraged to enjoy,
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