Savannah Difference Makers

This episode is brought to you by the Savannah Economic Development Authority Book Nation of Dreamers' Dream Smith joins the latest episode of the Difference Makers podcast to discuss combatting illiteracy in West Savannah with her organization's lending libraries, the hurdles parents and kids have with reading books, a few upcoming events to help cultivate the community in her neighborhood again and the role of the parent in getting kids reading again. Podcast listeners: Get digital SMN subscription by clicking here for a special offer Make sure to follow The Commute podcast for daily news briefs from Adam.

This episode is brought to you by the Savannah Economic Development Authority Emmaus House director Ariana Berksteiner joins the latest episode of the Difference Makers podcast to discuss getting into the nonprofit world, learning the nuances of homelessness, how the Emmaus House works to help homeless individuals in Chatham County daily along with drives and fundraisers and how a livable wage could solve many issues in the county. Podcast listeners: Get digital SMN subscription by clicking here for a special offer Make sure to follow The Commute podcast for daily news briefs from Adam.

This episode is brought to you by the Savannah Economic Development Authority Seimitsu IT & Fiber Broadband provider president Sam Cook joins the latest episode of the Difference Makers podcast to discuss his company and the future of fiber internet in the Savannah-area, what to know about cyber security, how he started his business and growing up in America after coming over from Japan. Podcast listeners: Get digital SMN subscription by clicking here for a special offer Make sure to follow The Commute podcast for daily news briefs from Adam.

This episode is brought to you by the Savannah Economic Development Authority Savannah State president Kimberly Ballard-Washington joins the latest episode of the Difference Makers podcast to discuss her decision to take on the permanent role at SSU after working as the interim president, what she hopes to accomplish while at the institution, enrollment at SSU and the future of HBCUs in general. Podcast listeners: Get digital SMN subscription by clicking here for a special offer Make sure to follow The Commute podcast for daily news briefs from Adam.

This episode is brought to you by the Savannah Economic Development Authority Chatham Emergency Management Agency's hurricane preparedness champion, Chelsea Sawyer, breaks down evacuation protocol and reminisces about her days as a competitive cheerleader in the latest episode of the Difference Makers podcast. Podcast listeners: Get digital SMN subscription by clicking here for a special offer Make sure to follow The Commute podcast for daily news briefs from Adam.