Coastal Georgia Indicators Coalition Celebrates 10 Years

SAVANNAH, Ga. - Jan. 8, 2025 - PRLog -- (SAVANNAH, Ga.)   As the Coastal Georgia Indicators Coalition is observing the 10th anniversary of its incorporation, its partners reflect on how the organization has changed the landscape of public health and elevated the quality of life for untold numbers of coastal area residents.

CGIC currently:

• Maintains a database with 265 searchable indicators that includes Chatham, Bryan and Effingham counties in the areas of economy, education, health and quality of life,
• Hosts bimonthly meetings inviting 300 partners to learn from featured speakers on significant issues facing our community and updates on the Chatham Community Blueprint.
• Maintains the only regional resource allowing individuals and organizations to locate best practice models and grant opportunities.
• Works with public and private organizations to advance the Goals and Strategies of the Chatham Community Blueprint.
• Serves organizations with project planning and implementation, meeting facilitation and building collaborative partnerships.

"On behalf of Gateway Community Service, I am pleased to share how profoundly our organization has benefited from the exceptional work of the Coastal Georgia Indicators Coalition," said Phylicia Anderson, LCSW, director of Child & Adolescent Programs, Gateway Community Service Board.

The Coalition is also welcoming a new executive director. In November, the Coalition announced the appointment of Kim Clifton to succeed Lizann Roberts, who retired in December after seven years at the organization's helm.

"I am overwhelmed by the deep impact CGIC continues to have in the greater Savannah community, and I am excited and honored to be a part of this meaningful work going forward," said Clifton.

ABOUT COASTAL GEORGIA INDICATORS COALITION
The Coastal Georgia Indicators Coalition (CGIC) is comprised of community members and advocates working together through a comprehensive coordinated approach for planning accountability.

For more information, visit https://www.coastalgaindicators.org