 Kaitlin Sells Our Annual Meeting took place on June 27th at SCAD's Poetter Hall. During the meeting, our outgoing Board Chair, Kirk Gilbert, presented where we’ve been and where we are going. Our prior Executive Directors Virginia Brown and Harold Tessendorf were honored as we concluded our 40th year anniversary. Annette Ogletree-McDougal was introduced as our incoming Board Chair and made a few remarks. “Former President Bill Clinton once said, ‘We cannot build our own future without helping others to build theirs.’ I hope people will help us build everlasting homes for people. Come help us to make a difference,” said Ogletree-McDougal. Volunteers were also recognized as the backbone of the Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity (CEHFH), contributing thousands of hours annually. Two volunteers were honored, Mr. and Mrs. Nutt, who received the 2024 Love and Commitment Award. The CEHFH incoming board members were introduced: DeLisa Clift, Meechelle Kent, Kelly Johnson, Raydell Martin, Kurtina Pollen, Kit Trainor, and Temperance West.  Kaitlin Sells Our CEO, Zerik Samples, reported that the Port Wentworth Development Project groundbreaking took place on June 17th. This is a mixed-unit project that will provide a total of 83 units, comprising of 15 single-family detached homes and 17 quadruplex units.  Bunny Ware The Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity breaks ground at the Port Wentworth Development Project site. Samples also announced our planned expansion into Bryan and Liberty County. Stay tuned to future newsletters for news on progress in both counties.
For more on the 2024 Annual Meeting, please see https://www.connectsavannah.com/community/coastal-empire-habitat-for-humanity-looks-to-future-developments-while-celebrating-40-years-of-service-22536531 A gallery of 2024 Annual Meeting photographs is available at
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