Credit union golf tourney benefits Children’s Miracle Network
The 6th Annual “Chip in Fore CMN” Golf Tournament held by Georgia Heritage Federal Credit Union at Southbridge Golf Club on Sept. 25 raised $11,000 for the Children’s Miracle Network.
Other local credit unions joined Georgia Heritage in the effort, including Memorial Health, Savannah Schools, Savannah Postal, and Georgia’s Own.
Members of the team that placed first were Chris Allgood, Kevin Allgood, Todd Barton and Rudy Barton.
Kroger launches breast cancer awareness campaign
Kroger stores throughout its Atlanta Division — including eleven in metro Savannah — are hosting a multi-faceted campaign during October to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month and raise awareness and funds for breast cancer screening, treatment and education.
Until Nov. 1, the stores will encourage customers to buy pink paper ribbons for $1 at checkout, the sales of which benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Last year, Kroger customers and employees throughout the Atlanta Division donated more than $470,000 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Charles Rudd Color Salon announces ‘Color for a Cure’
The Charles Rudd Color Salon, 7601 Waters Ave. will hold Color for a Cure on Oct. 26 as a fundraiser for the mammography fund at the Mary Telfair center, St. Joseph Candler Memorial Hospital.
The Mary Telfair foundation provides free mammograms to women who are under insured or uninsured.
Charles Rudd is offering services on Sunday Oct 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. that include haircuts, color, and basic blow dries. All of the proceeds will be donated.
From Oct. 20 through Sunday Oct. 26, 25 percent of all sales from hair care products and accessories will be donated as well.
To schedule an appointment, call 912-353-8555.
Savannah, Arizona county to be census test sites
The U.S. Census Bureau has chosen Savannah and Arizona’s Maricopa County as sites for 2015 testing to prepare for the 2010 national headcount.
The bureau says the testing will study new ways to count the population, including approaches for census takers to use when following up with households that fail to respond.
According to the bureau, the Savannah testing will focus on getting more residents to respond by providing ways to pre-register online or by phone.
The bureau says it doesn’t need extra staff for the Savannah test but will hire more than 800 temporary workers for the testing in Maricopa County where the test will concentrate on following up with households that fail to respond.