Op-Ed: Give Beyond Tuesday to Create Transformative Change
Giving Tuesday – the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving and an internationally recognized day to donate to charity – began with a simple idea from 92nd Street Y Director Henry Timms to shift from a season of consumerism to philanthropy. In 2012, he founded #GivingTuesday, which engages more than 10,000 partners in a global day of giving.
Two Hotels in Hinesville Named in Sex Trafficking Suits
Two hotels in Liberty County are being accused of ignoring sex and human traffickers using their rooms. Julie Wade, executive director and founder of Tharros Place, described the conditions in the lawsuit as “horrific.”
Park Place Marks 40 Years of Successful Outreach to At-risk Local Youth
NOVEMBER marks Youth HOPE Month. This is an awareness campaign created to “shine a light” on the experiences of runaway and homeless youth that remain invisible to the public eye.
The Fancy Pheasant Shopping Party Supports Human Trafficking Victims
Executive Director of Tharros Place Julie Wade and Owner of The Fancy Pheasant Kristen Harkleroad joined Morning Break to discuss the importance of supporting local businesses and victims.
Park Place Outreach to Host Golf Tournament to Benefit At-risk Youth
Executive Director Adriana Tatum-Howard joined Morning Break to discuss the vital role their organization plays in our community.
Community Corner: Park Place Outreach Celebrating 40 Years with Special Fundraisers
Adriana Tatum-Howard is Park Place Outreach’s Executive Director. She sat down with News 3’s Kim Gusby in today’s Community Corner to preview the charity event.
Documentary on Flannery O’Connor Being Screened this Weekend
You can see a special screening of the PBS documentary about one of Savannah’s most famous authors this weekend on Tybee Island -- and also have an opportunity to speak with the director and producer.
Tybee Post Theater Hosts Screening of Award-winning Flannery O'Connor Documentary
Two details stick with you long after watching the award-winning documentary “Flannery.”
Tharros Place Hosts Fall Human Trafficking Stakeholder Meeting on Trafficking Trends
Since opening last year, Tharros Place has housed nine human trafficking survivors in its Savannah-based 12-bed residential home. Julie Wade, the program's executive director, said that the nonprofit provides stable housing and educational and emotional support, addressing underlying trauma while cultivating a culture of courage for girls ages 12 to 17.
Tharros Place to Host Fall Human Trafficking Stakeholder Meeting on September 18
Human trafficking, which is defined as the exploitation of another person for sex, labor, or services, is a worldwide threat. In the United States, there are 1.5 million human trafficking victims, most of whom are children. Savannah is no exception, especially given its high poverty rate, international port, booming tourism industry, and the crossroads of Highway 95 and I-16.
Upcoming Flannery O'Connor Childhood Home Lecture Takes the Author to the Grammys
Author Irwin H. Streight has penned "Flannery and the Grammys," which documents how O’Connor and her works have influenced popular musical artists. Within genres like folk, blues, rock, gospel and punk to heavy metal and indie pop, Streight's book examines how O'Connor inspired "the art and vision of multiple Grammy Award winners.
Jenn Steele of Tharros Place, Students Affected by Trauma
Education Coordinator for Tharros Place Jenn Steele talks about how difficult it can be for children affected by trauma to go back to school.
Traumatized Students Need More Support in Return to School
When I was a teenager, returning to school in the fall was one of my favorite times of year. Sure, I loved the wide-open expanses of summer, but I was most excited about returning to a daily routine with my friends, the crisp smell of school supplies, the sheen of new school shoes, and, most importantly, the excitement of new teachers and subjects to learn, bending our brains into unventured territories.
Back to School: It Takes a Village
For some students, going back to school is fraught with anxiety and dread. That is especially true of children who suffer from traumatic stress, like the girls I work with at Tharros Place, a nonprofit providing residential services for girls ages 12 to 17 who are survivors of human trafficking.
Guest Column: It Takes a Village
For some students, going back to school is fraught with anxiety and dread. That is especially true of children who suffer from traumatic stress, like the girls I work with at Tharros Place, a nonprofit providing residential services for girls ages 12 to 17 who are survivors of human trafficking.
Back to School: It Takes a Village
For some students, going back to school is fraught with anxiety and dread. That is especially true of children who suffer from traumatic stress, like the girls I work with at Tharros Place, a nonprofit providing residential services for girls ages 12 to 17 who are survivors of human trafficking.
Meet the Author: Savannah Writer Guides People Through Uncomfortable, Necessary Conversations
Who hasn’t heard the phrase “If you can’t say anything nice don’t say anything at all” a few thousand times in their life? It’s a simple adage that makes communicating with others seem as simple as running a thought through a computer program that spits out a slip of paper that either reads “comment is nice—say it” or “comment is mean—keep quiet.”
Commentary: Summer is a Good Time for Parents to Talk to Teens About Phones, Social Media
It’s summertime, which means kids have lots of free time for sports, sun, and yes, screens. That means it’s also a good time for parents to talk to their children about the smart use of phones and social media.
In 'Trials of a Dead Lawyer's Wife,' Savannah Author Seeks Answers Around Ex's Death
Even in the prime of her life, memoirist Maggie Redmon knows exactly what she wants on her tombstone: “Well, it couldn't have happened to a better writer.”
Live Oak Public Libraries Host Summer Reading Kick-off at Savannah's Bull Street Library
Photo gallery from Live Oak Public Libraries Summer Reading Kickoff