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------At the onset of the pandemic, we recognized that our funded agency partners would face significant challenges to their operations and finances related to COVID-19, including increased demand for essential services like shelter, food, childcare and emergency financial assistance; costs…

SAVANNAH, GA (August 17, 2020) – The Rotary Club of Savannah has been standing up for the community since the club’s founding more than 107 years ago. Today, they are standing up for those most severely impacted by COVID-19 with…

SAVANNAH, GA (August 3, 2020) – United Way of the Coastal Empire has awarded a $28,000 grant to the Effingham County Board of Education. The fund will be used to purchase 100 Chromebooks to ensure students in need have access…

SAVANNAH, GA (June 24, 2020) – United Way of the Coastal Empire announced today the promotion of Jennifer Darsey to Vice President of Direct Services and Impact. Darsey is responsible for overseeing the organization's offering of direct services, expanding funding for…

SAVANNAH, GA (June 5, 2020) – United Way of the Coastal Empire received a $10,000 contribution from The Byck Foundation to honor the outstanding job Mayor Van Johnson and his team did to protect Savannah during Sunday’s peaceful protest. Every…

SAVANNAH, GA (May 29, 2020) – United Way of the Coastal Empire has received a $100,000 contribution, the largest by far, to its COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund from The Chatham Foundation. Every dollar of this donation will be used to…

SAVANNAH, GA (May 6, 2020) – United Way of the Coastal Empire received a $20,000 boost from South State Bank to support the COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund. This donation will be used to help residents of Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, and…