January - Rising Tide Food Pantry - The mission of this organization is to provide food for families in need on Tybee Island. Distribution is usually twice monthly; during COVID-19 they were fortunate to be able to provide food weekly.
February - Second Harvest - Second Harvest Food Bank is part of the greater FEEDING AMERICA network. Locally 1 in 7 adults struggle with hunger; 1 in 5 kids struggle with hunger. Our donations to Second Harvest helps feed our LOCAL people in need.
March - Episcopal Youth & Children’s Services - EYCS has an annual appeal to collect donated funds to provide needs-based assistance for college and summer camp scholarships for youth belonging to a parish or mission of the Diocese of Georgia.
April - Family Promise - Family Promise provides temporary housing for homeless families, as well as offering instruction in life skills and job procurement. The goal is to put families into homes, not shelters. Several local churches provide food and monetary assistance to this mostly volunteer organization.
May - Fresh Air Home - The non-profit Fresh Air Home, in operation since 1897, is located adjacent to the beach on Tybee Island. Four eleven day sleepover sessions are available to all children ages 4-11 at no cost to their families. In addition to three meals per day prepared on site, the children are kept busy with two beach adventures each day, field trips, outdoor activities, crafts, movies and Christian education. This mission relies heavily on volunteers and donations.
June - Community of St. Joseph - The Community of St. Joseph, a congregation of the Episcopal Church of Georgia, began providing weekly outdoor Sunday worship services for the homeless of Savannah in 2015. In addition to worship and fellowship, the homeless are provided with breakfast, donated clothing, and essential items. This community depends on the support of volunteers and donations.
July - Back Pack Buddies - School children who depend on school food programs are provided with a bag of food to nourish them over the weekends. Foods, packed by volunteers, include dairy products, cereals, a protein, fruits, vegetables and snacks. Donations are needed to maintain this essential program.
August - Emmaus House - Emmaus House, operating since 1982, provides meals for homeless and hungry people in Savannah. Breakfast, laundry and shower opportunities are provided every weekday morning in the Parish House of Christ Church. Emmaus House relies on donors and volunteers.
September - Family Promise - Family Promise provides temporary housing for homeless families, as well as offering instruction in life skills and job procurement. The goal is to put families into homes, not shelters. Several local churches provide food and monetary assistance to this mostly volunteer organization.
October - Episcopal Relief & Development - Episcopal Relief and Development works in collaboration with church partners and other local organizations to facilitate healthier, more fulfilling lives in communities that are struggling with hunger, poverty, disaster and disease. We also work around the world and here in the US responding to and rebuilding after disasters. This mission is funded largely by donations.
November - Oceanside Nursing & Rehab Center - Oceanside Health and Rehab provides skilled nursing care and rehabilitation to both post-hospital acute care and long-term patients. All Saints parish supports this facility by providing seasonal activities and small gifts to cheer the patients, especially during the holidays.
