West Broad Street YMCA sets $25,000 fundraising goal
The West Broad Street YMCA launched its 2015 fundraising campaign Monday with a goal of $25,000.
“Throughout Savannah, countless people know the West Broad Street YMCA, but there’s so much more to our Y than one might think,” said ZaDonna Slay, executive director and CEO. “The Y is more than a gym. It’s a cause. As a charity, we’re dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving health and well-being, and giving back and providing support to our neighbors.”
Charitable gifts last year provided hot meals and enrichment for children and teenagers through academic and youth sport activities. Donors also made it possible to serve more than 300 families through the Y’s holiday assistance program, Miracle on May Street.
Go to
www.westbroadstreetymca.org for more information.
Park Place Outreach launches redesigned website
Park Place Outreach — Youth Emergency Shelter has announced the launch of a redesigned website, which features several upgrades including a new secure online donation interface to give visitors a more convenient way to help fund the shelter’s operations.
Refurbished web pages also provide users with information about the shelter’s board of directors, business and community partners, family and children services provided by the shelf and volunteer opportunities.
Visitors also can learn about news updates, upcoming events and sponsorship opportunities.
As part of its progressive program offering, Park Place has partnered with the Olde Pink House restaurant in Savannah to offer monthly cooking classes to kids, conducted by one of Pink House’s expert chefs. On the second Saturday of each month, a chef from the Pink House will conduct a cooking class from 1-4 p.m.
To check out the redesigned website, go to
http://parkplaceyes.org/.
Geekend 2015 to focus on growth
The Creative Coast Inc. of Savannah has announced the central theme for Geekend 2015 will be growth — growth in business, career growth and growth in community.
Geekend, which will take place Oct. 15-17 in Savannah, is the annual interactive conference at which entrepreneurs, designers, developers, marketers and other creatives meet to share and discuss cutting edge developments and solutions.
Potential speakers are encouraged to apply at www.geek-end.com/speakers/apply/.
Geekend is looking for content that touches on design, development, mobile, social media, marketing, growth hacking, access to capital, sales and management.
Registration for Geekend 2015 begins at $150, including access to speakers and workshops, lunches and admission to all receptions.
For more information and registration, go to
www.geek-end.com.
