HELP US REDUCE THE NEED FOR PANHANDLING AND GIVE CHANGE THAT COUNTS
By supporting local resources to reduce the need for panhandling we create a stronger community for us all.
In 2021, key community stakeholders began convening to address growing concerns about panhandling in Chatham/Savannah. Through the work of the steering committee—including Savannah Chamber of Commerce/Visit Savannah, Savannah Downtown Business Association, Savannah Downtown Neighborhood Association, Savannah Economic Development Authority, Savannah’s Waterfront, and the Tourism Leadership Council—in collaboration with Chatham Savannah Authority for the Homeless, the GCTC initiative was launched.Aimed to increase public education and awareness, this program hopes to encourage compassionate community members, tourists, and others to support local day centers where citizens who feel the need to panhandle can connect with critical services and support. While panhandling is not illegal, there are more meaningful ways to support people in need. When you give to this initiative, you join our efforts to help make Chatham/Savannah the very best place to live, work and play.How You Can Donate?
Give Change: Funds donated through this initiative will help support the day centers at Union Mission, Salvation Army, Family Promise and Come As You Are Deliverance Center. These vital partners provide resources, linkages to services, and act as safe havens during inclement weather. Donate today!
Give Help: Give Change That Counts is also accepting donations of goods and services to help collect supplies and materials for day centers and established resource centers. Learn more about what supplies are needed and how you can help.
Community Support
Education happens within the context of a larger community. Our approach extends beyond the panhandlers to help ensure anyone in need has the necessary support to create a better future for themselves and their families.
“With the support from Give Change That Counts, we are able to serve our community and those in need better than ever.”
— Mayor Van Johnson
Thank You To Our Funders!
Major funding is provided by Chatham County and the City of Savannah with additional funding from the Savannah Chamber of Commerce/Visit Savannah, Savannah Downtown Business Association, Savannah Downtown Neighborhood Association, Savannah Economic Development Authority, Savannah’s Waterfront, and the Tourism Leadership Council, all in coordination with Chatham-Savannah Authority for the Homeless.
