I was recently with John O’Brien, an important mentor to me for 40 years. John lives in Atlanta and travels the world listening to and learning from people who are working to create more inclusive and just communities. John shared a story about a man he knew named Tom Allen. Mr. Allen lived in the New York State developmental
» Read moreMark your calendar for Thursday, May 12 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Savannah Station at 601 Cohen Street. Appetizers and the band Soap for social hour on the patio from 5:30 – 6:30. The biggest and best covered dish supper in Chatham Country from 6:30 – 7:30 (bring a covered dish to share). Home Grown Good News: Stories
» Read moreNorton Melaver passed away last week. The story of his role in the Savannah community was shared on the front and editorial pages of the Savannah Morning News. Both spoke of his business, religious and civic leadership. I attended Mr. Melaver’s funeral on Sunday and saw many people that are part of “my” Savannah. All three of the Melaver
» Read moreTwo quick quotes – one next to the other in this Sunday’s New York Times to remind us of just how differently people see what is “right.” “I was making a crazy amount of money and not even pitching. Honestly, I didn’t feel like I deserved it.” from Gil Meche, an injured pitcher for the Kansas City Royals who
» Read moreAs we end the year I thought I might offer some thoughts about the purpose we share under the banner of Chatham-Savannah Citizen Advocacy. Our shared purpose is to provide protection to and advocacy for/with people who are marginalized because of prejudice toward disability. We bring people who would not ordinarily meet into meaningful relationship with one another.
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