Savannah Nonprofit Expands Victories with Voices for Healthy Kids Grants
Savannah, Georgia, with its centuries-old architecture and cobblestone-paved streets, is known for its rich history. And it’s that storied past that motivates some public health and racial equity advocates to make history of
Our Vision… Activity-Friendly Routes To Everyday Destinations!
We know that many of our neighborhoods don’t have sidewalks, bike lanes, and safe ways to walk or roll. We are working to change that, but we need your help! Healthy Savannah is
Healthy Savannah celebrates at its annual meeting
Healthy Savannah celebrated 14 years of milestones and installed new officers at the organization’s annual meeting on May 18 at the Charles H. Morris Center. The public-private coalition launched by former Savannah Mayor
Healthy Communities
When we picture a healthy Savannah, it is inclusive of all people – regardless of ability, age, income level, race, or neighborhood. Everyone must have equitable access to the resources they need to
Healthy Eating
Proper nutrition is essential in keeping current and future generations of Savannahians healthy across the lifespan. The availability of healthy, affordable food contributes to a person’s diet and risk of related chronic diseases.
Our Sponsors
We align with corporate sponsors in our community who believe in our mission and vision and who seek health and health equity, like us. We’re proud they chose to partner with us and
Introducing: Healthy Hub
Visitors to Savannah’s Lake Mayer Park have a new place to give and take resources promoting better health and quality of life. “Healthy Hub is a place to go for resources that promote
NewZO Passes!
On Thursday, July 18, 2019 the proposed New Zoning Ordinance (NewZO) passed 8-1 at City Council for adoption. We are excited that the old ordinance adopted in 1960 is now in the history
HERO Database Launches
HERO – Health Effective Resources and Organizations On Tuesday, January 14, 2020, St. Joseph’s Candler African-American Health Information & Resource Center proudly announced the launch of the H.E.R.O (Health Effective Resource Organizations) Database.
$3.4M REACH Grant Award
In November of 2018, Healthy Savannah, in partnership with the YMCA of Coastal Georgia, was awarded a five year, $3.4 million collaborative grant to undertake a REACH project from the Centers for Disease Control
Healthy Activities
Active people make a healthy Savannah! We approach this space by looking to improve access to activity. Promoting activity-friendly routes to everyday destinations, like walking and biking trails, are giant leaps forward to
Savannah: ‘Georgia Food Oasis’ Community!
Savannah is one of five new Georgia Food Oasis communities! The Healthy Savannah Coalition’s application was approved based on the successes of many of our partners including Forsyth Farmers’ Market, UGA Chatham County
The first segment of Tide to Town nears completion
Tide To Town, Savannah’s Urban Trail System, will be a protected network of walking and bicycling trails connecting all of Savannah’s neighborhoods, from the heart of the city to our marshes and waterways. Tide To Town
Be informed: Change is coming to Savannah.
The City of Savannah recently published a New Zoning Ordinance (NewZO) for public comment. Through the NewZO, we can help communities work together and be stronger by expanding opportunities to be healthy. Zoning
The State of Obesity in Georgia
The State of Obesity, a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to both raising awareness about the obesity epidemic and promoting obesity prevention strategies, recently issued its annual report. To results are sobering, yet unsurprising.
Smoke Free Air Savannah
Healthy Savannah implemented the ‘BreatheEasy Savannah’ campaign to pass Savannah’s Smoke-Free Air Ordinance in 2010. The City of Savannah is now a place where we can all work and play and not worry
Healthy Savannah Celebrates 10 Years!
Friday May 12, 2017 Healthy Savannah celebrated TEN years of making the healthy choice, the easy choice. Our annual meeting kicked off with a message from our founder, and dear friend, Dr. Otis
East Savannah Community Transformation Plan
Healthy Savannah is leading an initiative to improve Health and Wellness in East Savannah based on a plan prepared in support of an application for housing tax credits in support of Live Oak
They WILL Eat That
One challenge all parents face is making sure that their children are well-fed. You may wonder, what am I supposed to be feeding them and how do I get them to eat it?
Nutrition 101 – Healthy Weight
“A healthy body weight honors me – and my faith. It’s an established fact that overweight is a significant contributor to disease and premature death. And that’s not the life you were created
Workplace Wellness
The office, a place known for business, quirky co-workers, and for having physical inactivity. No matter how you view white collar jobs, this issue affects a majority of Americans. The point of an
