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The Salvation Army has served in Savannah for over 120 years in the hopes of caring for those with the greatest need. But now a few leaders with conflicting interests in the property where we hope to build a new Center of Hope are portraying us as an uncaring organization, intent on ruining a neighborhood and besmirching the memory of the Weeping Time slave auction. Let’s please put these untruths to bed so we can continue to "do the most good."  First, the property that The Salvation Army has under contract on Augusta Avenue is not “in the middle of a neighborhood” nor is it “next t...

The month of March is significant on multiple levels – both nationally and especially locally here in Savannah. Nationally, March is Women’s History Month.  As a woman, I am proud to have a month designated to recognize and honor my gender.  It is indisputable that women have made significant contributions to the U.S. in almost every field and discipline. Women’s History month began as a national celebration in 1981 when Congress authorized the president to proclaim the week beginning March 7, 1982, as Women’s History Week.  In 1987, the National Women’s History Project petitione...

Savannah gathers virtually to commemorate The Weeping Time Savannah gathers virtually to commemorate The Weeping Time By Amanda Aguilar | March 6, 2021 at 11:53 PM EST - Updated March 7 at 12:26 AM SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - It’s a dark, but meaningful point in Southeast Georgia’s history — The Weeping Time. It was a two-day-long sale of enslaved people which happened in Savannah back in 1859. On Saturday, a ceremony remembering The Weeping Time was held virtually, a way to honor the 436 enslaved people sold. “We come to this space and place to commemorate what happened 1...

Questions over Savannah alderwoman’s opposition to homeless shelter, ties to competing proposal Questions over Savannah alderwoman’s opposition to homeless shelter, ties to competing proposal By Max Diekneite | March 4, 2021 at 8:39 PM EST - Updated March 5 at 3:10 PM SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - WTOC Investigates has confirmed an alderwoman on the Savannah City Council who has fought against the Salvation Army of Savannah’s efforts to build a new homeless shelter in West Savannah has ties to a proposal for the same land. Alderwoman Bernetta Lanier founded Ivory Bay Community De...

Savannah Alderwoman Bernetta Lanier has been a vocal opponent of the Salvation Army's plans for a homeless facility, while her ties to a non-profit with plans for the same site have brought new questions. Lanier is the registered agent for Ivory Bay Development Corp., a non-profit formed in 2006, according to the Georgia Secretary of State's website. The non-profit lists Deidre Grim as the chief executive officer; Oscar Lanier as the chief financial officer and Malinda Thornton as the secretary. Ivory Bay's plans calls for housing and retail on the site at 2305 Augusta Road, property curre...