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East Savannah United will strengthen the relationship with Purpose Built Communities (purposebuiltcommunities.org), which started with acclaimed East Lake community in Atlanta and now comprises 30 comprehensive community revitalization projects across the United States. A model for our city. East Savannah united will serve as a catalyst to address additional community need and a model for neighborhood support and revitalization.
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Our projectThe East Savannah United community will include the following new community facilities:
Additionally, the Housing Authority of Savannah (HAS) will provide up to 600 new and newly-renovated neighborhood apartments. These buildings will join a robust education pipeline of pre-K through high school neighborhood schools, which will create a seamless network of educational excellence. $8.25 million in SPLOST and governmental funding has been committed to the Learning Center, while Goodwill has secured $2 million to support its Adult Center. More than $70 million has already been expended on the HAS apartments. |
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our purposeEast Savannah United has one shared goal – community revitalization. Consistent with the efforts of other communities participating in the nationally acclaimed Purpose Built Communities network (www.purposebuiltcommunities.org), we are joining with a wide variety of community partners to improve outcomes for area children and families. In an effort to create transformational change in these historically high poverty neighborhoods, we will bring together capable allies, ample financial resources and shared performance metrics, and will ensure that our work benefits these and adjacent Eastside neighborhoods.
With clearly defined neighborhood boundaries, local leaders and community partners will develop quality mixed-income housing, a cradle-to-college education pipeline and community health/wellness programs. Working with best in-class partners from the public and private sectors, we will secure necessary resources to bring excellence to these and future programs and activities. East Savannah United is a single purpose “Community Quarterback” nonprofit which will hold partners accountable to high standards of execution. |
The needEast Savannah United has an immediate need to fully realize and fund its Community Quarterback role, which is the critical leadership “glue” for realizing this complex and long-term cross-sector initiative. We are seeking to raise $250,000 a year for three years to fund the organization and begin implementing the project.
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focus area—affordable housing & home rehabilitationWe believe housing is a foundation for stability and upward mobility. That’s why we work to increase access to affordable, high-quality housing for East Savannah residents. We aim to ensure that long-time residents can stay in their homes and benefit from the revitalization around them.
focus area—community empowerment & LeadershipEast Savannah belongs to its people, and their voices should shape its future. We invest in leadership development and civic engagement that amplifies resident input in decisions about land use, development, and public investment. Key strategies include:
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focus area—economic mobility & workforce supportWe’re committed to helping residents thrive—financially, professionally, and personally. Our programs are designed to remove barriers and open doors through:
focus area—equitable neighborhood developmentGrowth shouldn’t come at the cost of culture, community, or equity. We work to guide development that reflects East Savannah’s values and preserves its legacy, while introducing infrastructure and amenities that improve quality of life. This includes:
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OUR HISTORYEast Savannah contains a rich history dating back to the very foundation of the city itself, encompassing four public housing sites as well as four neighboring City residential communities along the Wheaton Street Corridor.
Studies indicate that the East Savannah neighborhoods fell “outside the grid” in terms of the physical connection to the rest of the city, staying outside the flow of economic activity, and retail and commercial jobs that enhance social mobility. This marginalization is reflected in the concentration of poverty and high housing vacancy rates in the neighborhood. However with the area's connection to the downtown Historic District, significant planned or ongoing investment, and strong community Partnerships, sustainable success could be seen in the near future. |
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"This program can change lives for young people live when I would go to community centers for activities. This collaborative approach will allow us to serve families and kids from all over."
- Sen. Derek Mallow, Georgia State Senate District 2
"This model is not about making small progress. It takes a long time, but it's about making transformative progress. That's what we're after."
- Jeff Kole
- Sen. Derek Mallow, Georgia State Senate District 2
"This model is not about making small progress. It takes a long time, but it's about making transformative progress. That's what we're after."
- Jeff Kole
- Senator Derek Mallow, Georgia State Senate District 2
"This program can change lives for young people live when I would go to community centers for activities. This collaborative approach will allow us to serve families and kids from all over."
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Connect with us at East Savannah United! We’re eager to hear from you and explore how we
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can work together to foster community growth and development. Whether you have
questions, suggestions, or simply want to share your thoughts, please reach out using the
form below, and let’s start the conversation!
