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SAVANNAH, GA (December 16, 2024)– The Chatham County Hospital Authority (CCHA) Trust is proud to announce a total of $1 million in grant awards to four nonprofit organizations to provide health care services to the indigent population in Chatham County,…

Women Who Rule Event Chaired by Suzanne Kirk March 4, 2025 | 11:00 am - 1:30 pm Savannah Convention Center SAVANNAH, GA. - United Way of the Coastal Empire is proud to announce that the 2025 Women Who Rule event…

SAVANNAH, GA (November 28, 2024) – United Way of the Coastal Empire’s 16th Annual Turkey Trot presented by SouthCoast Health, was another sellout event, raising a record-breaking $50,000 for the United Way Community Fund. The event attracted 1800 walkers and…

Women Who Rule Event March 4, 2025 | 11:00 am - 1:30 pm Savannah Convention Center SAVANNAH, GA. -  United Way of the Coastal Empire is proud to announce Suzanne Kirk will lead the charge as the 2025 Women Who…

(Bryan County, GA.) – Soon after Tropical Storm Debby hit the Coastal Empire, Rayonier made a generous donation to United Way of the Coastal Empire’s Rapid Response Disaster Fund to help residents in Bryan County impacted by Tropical Storm Debby…

 BRYAN COUNTY, GA – United Way of the Coastal Empire – Bryan County is proud to announce this year’s Jimmy Burnsed Community Spirit Award has been presented to Wendy Futch. Jimmy Burnsed presented the award, which bears his name, to…

SAVANNAH, GA. (October 23, 2024)-  United Way of the Coastal Empire (UWCE) hosted a press conference announcing a special grant to advance early childhood literacy through a community-wide initiative. The $24,000 Community Coalition Grant opportunity was awarded by the Sandra…

SAVANNAH, GA (September 29, 2024) – United Way of the Coastal Empire has activated the Rapid Response Disaster Fund across Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, Liberty, and Long Counties. These funds will provide critical response and recovery support to residents impacted by…

SAVANNAH, GA (September 25, 2024) – United Way of the Coastal Empire is proud to announce Katie Willoughby has joined the executive ranks of United Way of the Coastal Empire as chief financial officer. She grew up in Savannah and…

Campaign Chair Dr. Yancy Ford introduces Campaign theme – ‘Educate. Elevate. Unite.’ SAVANNAH, GA (September 5, 2024) – United Way of the Coastal Empire kicked off the 2025 Campaign on Thursday, September 5, with a high-energy and sold-out luncheon with…