Renovation begins on historical society property
The Georgia Historical Society announced Tuesday that anticipated renovations to the Jepson House Education Center have begun.
The property, bought in 2011 and named for Savannah philanthropists Robert S. and Alice Jepson will be the place where all of the organization’s statewide educational programming and services will be planned and disseminated.
Lynch Associates are the architects, and Martin + Zittrouer Construction is the contractor with Linn Gresham, owner of Haute Décor in Savannah, as the interior designer for the education center.
“Keeping true to the historic elements of the property while transforming the interior into a functional work environment with elegant meeting spaces will be our top priority,” said Laura García-Culler, the society’s executive vice president.
The property, built in 1856, features a three-story, 7,000 square foot antebellum mansion and separate 1,250 square foot carriage house.
Homeowners may apply for help with repairs
Rebuilding Together Savannah has homeowner applications available for work to be done in 2014. Homeowners who previously applied for assistance must complete the 2014 application to be considered for assistance then.
To qualify, the applicant must provide proof of home ownership, proof of income for anyone who’s 18 and over in the home and proof that city and county taxes are current.
To get an application, call 912-236-2022 or email rebuildingtogethersavannah@gmail.com before Aug. 31. Applications are also available www.rebuildingtogethersavannah.com where they may be printed out to be completed and mailed to P.O. Box 9933, Savannah, GA 31412.
Return completed applications no later than Sept. 15.
Anyone who needs help to complete an application may call 912-236-2022.
Eligibility extends to low-income elderly, people with disabilities, and other families in need who own their homes but are unable to make needed repairs.
Web design firm offers nonprofit site makeover
Lucid Crew, a Texas-based web design and media firm with an office in Richmond Hill, is offering to do a website makeover worth $7,500 for a Savannah-area nonprofit.
The firm says the makeover will be “mobile-first” optimized for equal appearance on a computer, tablet or phone.
Founder and CEO Warren Cardinal said his firm has helped businesses and non-profits in Texas, North Carolina and Tennessee.
To apply for the website makekover, a nonprofit should place a link on its website to http://www.lucidcrew.com/nonprofit-website-design/ and fill out the form on the link.
For more information, mail joe@lucidcrew.com or call 866-582-4300 or 912-308-7561.