NETWORKNEWS VOLUME 28 ISSUE 12 - SEPTEMBER 2014 The Newsletter of First City Network—Georgia’s oldest LGBT Organization, Founded 1985

Savannah to Host LGBT Economic Kickoff Cookout Empowerment Symposium

Join FCN and PRIDE as we kickoff a great September The U.S. Small Business Administration Georgia District - the 29th anniversary of FCN and the 2014 Savannah Office and other local partners will host an economic Pride Celebration! The event will be on Sunday, empowerment symposium for the LGBT community, September 7 from 12 noon until 4 p.m. in Daffin Park Wednesday, September 3, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 in Savannah. Beer, soft drinks, hot dogs, burgers, and p.m. at the Savannah Civic Center. Registration is required. all the trimmings will be served. It is sponsored by First Admission is $15.00. (To register and make payment which City Network and Savannah PRIDE as a benefit for includes refreshments see link below.) both organizations. Tickets are $10 per person, or $5 for FCN members, and can be purchased on the FCN The symposium will cover: website and at the park that day. From Themes to Dreams – Getting the Right Start Yes, You Do Need a Business Plan Strategies for Building Capacity Financing for Growth Federal Contracting and Certifications – Is this Strategy Right for your Business How to Market Smart and Master Social Media

For additional information see article on page 10; for special assistance or auxiliary aids to accommodate a disability, please contact Liz Overstreet, 912-651-3200 and visit http:// www.savannahsymposium.org to register.

Inside This Issue A special treat awaits FCN members who visit our always festive tent at the Pride celebration, Saturday September 13. Members can receive a free bottle of water, a cold soft drink,a White Party Info...... Page 2 snack and a great free gift. Additionally, anyone who joins FCN while at Pride will receive the same freebies. While at our tent be sure and put your name in the hat for the chance to Letter to the Editor...... Page 3 win one of several great prizes that will be given away during the afternoon. Make your plans to support FCN and Pride. We Socials - Recent & Upcoming...... Page 4 look forward to seeing you! Members Tie the Knot...... Page 5 Board Candidates...... Pages 6-7 th Happy 29 Birthday Maison Spa Donates Office...... Page 8 First City Network! Savannah Pride Details...... Page 10 Local LGBT Business Guide...... Page 11

FCN Commentary Chair’s Report By Billy Wooten

This month marks the 29th anniversary of FCN. Our survival Later that same year the first issue of the Network News was has been unique for sure; most start-up nonprofits don’t last. published. The first editor was “Emma Ware”, a nom de plume But we had strong leadership and determined people. Let’s for Pat Gallagher! go to the video tape…uh…can’t do that…have to rely on the written records of that era (no video, no floppy disk, no CD, no By a miracle, our organization has copies of almost every FCN DVD; all pencil and paper!) News ever published. People had the foresight to save them; they cared about the history they were making and preserving The first organizational meeting was on September 29, 1985; here in Savannah. They were faithful to the mission. hosted by Lawrence Marley, there were 12 men and one woman in attendance. The founding fathers of FCN, Kings and Queens Yep, in September of 1985 12 brave locals decided to establish if you will, were: FCN, a group that would meet to share ideas and provide Lawrence Marley, Patty Latham, Dennis Haggard, Bill opportunities for socialization, education, advocacy and Price & Ed Kosotsky, Greg Mullins, Keith Zarkadas, Frank mutual support. Since then, thousands of our LGBT “family” McDonald, Steve Masterson, Jim Royce, Mark have benefited from that mission, and Savannah became a Krueger, Michael Kessler, Herbert Brito, and Richard Tuttle. better place to live, work, and love. 30 years, here we come!

Letter to the Editor

Happy Gay Pride Savannah! by Pete Halpern

It’s wonderful that Gay Pride is celebrated in Savannah’s premier downtown park. It’s a terrific opportunity for the LGBT community of southeast Georgia to come together and promote their self affirmation and dignity. Mark Hill and his team have done a stellar job organizing Savannah’s Gay Pride!

The first Gay Pride celebrations occurred as marches in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Chicago at the end of June, 1970. They marked the first anniversary NETWORK NEWS of the Stonewall riots in New York, a seminal moment in gay liberation history. The following year, that anniversary First City Network, Inc. is a local, private, non-profit community service was celebrated with marches in Boston, Dallas, Milwaukee, organization charted in 1985 by concerned citizens seeking a gay and lesbian London, Paris, West Berlin and Stockholm. By 1972 marches positive community. First City Network serves as a forum to share strengths were also held in Atlanta, Buffalo, Detroit, Washington, DC, and ideas, stimulate personal growth and provide social activities. We provide Miami and Philadelphia. national, state and local information and referral services for health care, counseling, education, advocacy and mutual support. But, there’s a whole lot more to Gay Pride than a march or one day festival in the park. A sense of ones own proper NETWORK NEWS - Production Staff dignity, value and self-respect should extend year round.

Publisher AlphaGraphics In the State of Georgia: Contributors FCN Membership 1) There is no hate crimes law protecting LGBT individuals Billing Dawn Phaneuf 2) There’s no law protecting LGBT individuals from Ad Manager (Interim) Billy Wooten discrimination in employment, housing or public Distribution FCN Board of Directors Photography FCN Membership continued on pg. 8

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FCN Socials It’s Never Too Darn Hot for the FCN Social

Friends and family partied into the early morning hours at a raucous August First Saturday Social, hosted by first-timers Tim & Cody Joe at their tidy midtown home on Springhill Road. Lots of scrumptious food, various drinks, including homemade sangria, and a table full of sweets welcomed the more than 100 attendees, who filled two rooms and an outdoor seating area. Board members and leaders of FCN, Stand Out Youth, and PRIDE were in the crowd, taking the opportunity to compare notes and talk about the future. Several first-timers were welcomed and new members were congratulated. Have you thought about being a first-time Social host? Tim & Cody Joe jumped in and a good time was had by all. This could have been you! Contact us if you are interested in being a host for 2015 by emailing [email protected].

Upcoming First Saturday Socials – 2014 Socials are all from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. unless noted otherwise

September 6, 2014 Host: Travis Sawyer and the fine staff at Creative Approach 408 MLK Jr Blvd, Savannah, GA 31401

October 4, 2014 Host: Scott West Address: 1801 E 32nd St., Savannah, GA 31404

November 1, 2014 Host(ess): Gia Hall Address: 1554 Bacon Park Dr., Savannah, GA 31406 Halloween-themed—costumes welcome!

December 6, 2014 Host: Michael Story, Dallas Adams, and Dwight Blackburn Address: 410 E 58 Street Holiday social and annual food drive

If you would like more info on a First Saturday Social, or if you’d like to host one, please email us at [email protected]

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FCN members Jusak Bernhard and Jeffrey Manley were married July 26, 2014 in Los Angelos at East-West Players Asian American theatre. Forty invited guests attended the ceremony. Afterwards, the newlyweds and the wedding party attended Obon, a Japanese celebration of ancestors held at a local Buddhist temple. The happy couple has been together 15 years, and run TailsSpin pet supply stores here and in Pooler. Congrats, guys! Great turnout for Family Guys Bowling Night! After more than 40 years together, Bob and Bobby got officially married on June 3 in New Fun Times in an alley Jersey—congrats! By Michael Ploski Thursday Nights at 7pm $10.00 buys you a couple of hours of fun and games with friends. A small group of LGBT bowlers are looking for others to join us each week as we score strikes, spares, gutter balls, and other assorted numbers.

Our mini league currently known as “Family Guys” meets every week at the AMF Bowling Alley on Tibet Ave off of Abercorn on the South Side.

We usually bowl on lanes 47-50. We bowl for fun so your skill level does not matter. Friendly advice and tips given on request. Please feel welcome to join us on Thursday evenings and experience what great fun you can have with friends.

For more information: [email protected]

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FCN Board News Time for Board Elections!

The qualifying period has ended. Ballots for the 2014/2015 FCN Board of Directors election are being mailed to all members in good standing. You have until September 15 to mail or return your ballot. If you do not receive a ballot and you believe you are an active member, please contact a member of the board.

Here is one last look at the bios of the ten announced candidates.

Current Candidates (in alphabetical order:) Michael Eccles and his partner Corey work that has been done by all the members of FCN. I would Moore moved to Savannah from be honored to serve on the board and being a part of this rich Chattanooga, Tennessee, where they history. We need to expand the reach and political power; FCN were active with the Lookout Bears and is important to our community, a community that is vibrant and Chattanooga Cares. Michael (Mike) was growing. Let’s take this journey together and lets see what FCN on the board of the Lookout Bears and will become. very involved in PRIDE and various other events raising money for organizations like Jeff Gerstenblatt is running for his first Chattanooga Cares. Corey was a Peer Counselor, and as an African term on the FCN Board. A native New American male, attempted to educate other African Americans Englander, Jeff has recently transferred about the rising number of HIV cases in the Chattanooga area. to Savannah from Boston, Mass. Jeff In Mike’s professional life he is a Finance Manager at Road Auto was introduced to Savannah by one of his Finance, continuing his career in finance that began in 1984. In daughters who has lived here for the past his spare time he enjoys movies, dining out and spending time few years. He loved it from the moment with his partner and their nine-year-old cocker spaniel, Sam. Mike he first visited! Jeff holds a BA in Political would like to become a leader in the local LGBT community to Science from the University of California at Berkeley in Political help Savannah enhance and embrace our diverse population. Science and an MBA from Babson College in Wellesley, Mass. Jeff was on the Boston Pride Committee for three years, and co-founded James Farringer has been an active the Boston Pride Human Rights and Education Committee, where member of the FCN Board for several he served as Co-Chair. He plans on bringing his experience and years. He also serves on the PRIDE Board enthusiasm to FCN here in Savannah. Jeff’s biggest source of and previously was active in Stand Out pride, however is his two wonderful twenty-something daughters. Youth. He is always willing to volunteer, Ruthie is a teacher and Hannah is a lawyer. They are the lights and has the energy to make a difference. He of his life! “My goal as an FCN board member is to help move says that he “put the Q in LGBTQ” which things forward and make strides to ensure that we play an active may or not be true. He is a lifelong member and vibrant role in the community of Savannah. I feel strongly of the Savannah community where he lives with family. about establishing a LGBT community center - I was extremely frustrated that a city the size of Boston did not have one.” Mel J Garcia was born in Dallas. I have always considered myself a Texan. In 1986 Candace E. Hardnett has been a member I moved the Savannah area. I have lived all of FCN since 2010. She has served as Co- over the area, from Rincon, Richmond Hill, chair and has previously served on the Board Port Royal, Lady’s Island, and Beaufort. of directors. She is a native of Culpeper, Now I consider myself a Georgia Peach. I Virginia. She is a graduate of Liberty love this area and all the beauty it has to offer. University from where she holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Religion. Candace is I graduated high school in 1989 in Effingham. I went to college a United States Marine, serving her country and earned an Associate degree in Nursing. However, I took time proudly from 2003 to 2011. She is currently the Senior Pastor off, about 10 years, before I started school again. I did my meet and Co-Founder of Agape Empowerment Ministries, located in partner of 15 years during that time. I have a bachelor’s degree Savannah. She and her partner are proud community advocates and in Business Administration with emphasis in IT. I am in school to have rallied not only in Savannah but also at our Nation’s capitol obtain my MBA with emphasis in HR. for LGBT rights and benefits. Candace is a business owner and enjoys music and the arts. I have off and on been a part of FCN. I have always admired the continued on page 7 6 - NETWORK NEWS - First City Network - VOLUME 28 ISSUE 12 - SEPTEMBER 2014 FCN Board News Dee Hope is a long-time member of FCN, 2013-2014 Vendor Director for Savannah Pride, and is a current and is currently serving on the Board as member of the FCN Board of Directors. Secretary. Born in Georgia, and raised in small-town South Carolina, he is a Billy Wooten is serving for the second graduate of The College of Charleston. time on the FCN Board, and is currently After years working in membership the Chairman of the Board. Billy worked and development for three non-profit for almost 31 years with a large national conservation organizations, he is now nonprofit before taking early retirement. owner and operator of Savannah Bike Tours, which began in He finished his career as the executive 2009. In addition to serving as an ambassador for the city as a director of program operations. He and his tour guide, Dee also serves on the City of Savannah Park & Tree husband, Melvin, have lived in Savannah Commission. “I am happy to be part of FCN at this exciting time, since 1998 and have been very active in FCN. He is very active and am eager to continue working hard to make our community with the Savannah Philharmonic and loves gardening. “My goals organization succeed in ways we’ve only dreamed of thus far!” for FCN continue to be fiscal integrity, increasing membership, celebrating the 30th anniversary in 2015, and establishing an Michael O’Halloran is a current member LGBT community center in Savannah.” of the FCN Board of Directors. He is a retired dentist from New Jersey who moved to Savannah in January 2013. He Jeff Gerstenblatt Added to FCN Board has been visiting Savannah almost every year since 1999 when his sister and her At its regular monthly board meeting, the directors of FCN family moved to the area, and he fell in love added Jeff Gerstenblatt to the board, filling out an unexpired with the city. He attended the University term. According to board chairman, Billy Wooten, “Jeff has of Phoenix, Seton Hall University, Monmouth College and New indicated a willingness to get involved and provide leadership York University College of Dentistry, receiving his D.D.S. in in our community; he is running as a candidate for the board 1982. Michael practiced dentistry for 30 years in New Jersey so adding him now lessens his learning curve.” Jeff recently before retiring in January 2012. He was also a volunteer fireman moved to Savannah from the Boston area and has not for 17 years in Point Pleasant Beach, N.J. serving as assistant regretted it, meeting a lot of interesting people and making treasurer, Vice President, President and also as a Trustee. “I am new friends. “I want to assist with the effort to establish an LGBT community center in Savannah,” said Jeff. “We have running for the Board of Directors because I feel I can best serve a very proactive board, one that I can share my energy and the FCN organization in that position.” experience with.” Michael Ploski is currently serving his first term on the Board of FCN. Raised in FIRST CITY NETWORK northern New England, he is a Vietnam-era BOARD OF DIRECTORS veteran of the U.S. Air Force and worked many years as postmaster before retiring recently. Before that, Michael worked Chair Billy Wooten for the Boston Gay Community Hotline, Vice-Chair Michael Wedincamp and has been partnered for 33 years (and Treasurer Michael O’Halloran legally married for one year.) He settled in Savannah in 2011, Secretary Dee Hope and loves antiquing, bowling, gardening, and photography. “As Georgia’s oldest LGBT organization, First City Network continues to grow and serve our community. I would like to Bobby Jeffery Candace Hardnett remain a Board member to help FCN continue growing and to James Q Farringer Michael Ploski become an even stronger voice in all LGBT issues.” Jeff Gerstenblatt

Michael Wedincamp is a native and lifelong resident of Savannah, and graduated from Effingham County High The First City Network Board of Directors School in 1996. An auctioneer, he owns meets the first Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Savannah Auction Exchange in Pooler, and 500 Commercial Drive, off Hodgson Memorial Drive is also a Georgia-licensed real estate agent and an associate with Keller Williams Due to the Labor Day holiday, Coastal Area Partners. Michael also is this month’s meeting will be August 25th Manager/Owner of Evans Delivery Trucking and Logistics Intermodal Division in Savannah. He also currently serves on As usual, all members are welcome to attend! several boards, including the World Trade Council of the Georgia Ports Authority, the Georgia Auctioneers Association, is the NETWORK NEWS - First City Network - VOLUME 28 ISSUE 12 - SEPTEMBER 2014 - 7

continued from pg. 3 Maison Medical Spa Donates Office Space accommodation. In fact, there are no federal laws that protect LGBT people from discrimination, either. 3) Last year, the Georgia Legislature attempted to make In a wonderful development, Maison Medical Spa has agreed to discrimination legal by passing a law allowing businesses allow FCN to use a conference room as office space and for its and individuals to discriminate against LGBT people based monthly board and committee meetings. The leadership of the on their so-called religious convictions. It could easily pass organization has been meeting at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church this coming year if we all don’t organize to fight it. since the FCN office was closed in January. “Discussions have begun about finding a permanent home, an LGBT community There’s a mistaken assumption that Savannah offers its LGBT center, closer to the heart of the city,” stated Billy Wooten, residents and visitors legal protections. While it’s a tolerant chairman of the FCN board; “Having an office that we can town, we are not protected from discrimination: The City of meet in, leaving our records and materials, a space where we Savannah approved a resolution in 2007 stating that it was an can plan and strategize, this is a blessing.” “Inclusive City and promoted equal opportunity and fairness condemning acts of discrimination directed towards people Maison, located on Commercial Drive off of Hodgson Memorial based on sexual orientation,” but since that was a resolution Drive, is managed by FCN supporter Hope Turner. “We are so and not an ordinance, there is no legal recourse for people pleased to be able to help FCN; we met many of our friends and who have been discriminated against. associates thru the organization. Reading in the News about the positive trend FCN is on made us want to be a part of a bright Dignity, value and self-respect are difficult to develop or future,” said Ms. Turner. display when your community does not protect you from hate and discrimination. It’s even more difficult if your community FCN thanks Ms. Turner and her business for this fantastic institutionalizes laws that allow others to discriminate against space, which will enable us to accomplish much good work. It you. It’s been said over and over that the most personally will be a blessing, especially now as we make plans to celebrate affirming (as well as politically significant) action that an our BIG anniversary year in 2015. LGBT individual can do is to come out of the closet. But, in a hostile environment that’s a scary and difficult thing to do.

The true meaning of Gay Pride is standing up for yourself, fighting your oppressors, and creating an environment that fosters dignity for you, your friends, family and those that come after you. You can do that in Savannah by joining the Savannah LGBT response network. Send an email to: [email protected]. We are looking for volunteers ADVERTISING RATES and leaders.

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Other Events Savannah Economic Empowerment Mark Your Calendars for Symposium for the LGBTQ Community Local LGBT Events

First City Network (FCN) along with local small businesses, non-profit organizations, including the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Service Corps Of Retired Savannah Economic Executives (SCORE), are partnering with the Small Business Empowerment Symposium Administration (SBA) of Georgia for an amazing event; an all-inclusive conference to embrace and empower small Wednesday, September 3rd businesses in the Savannah LGBTQ community. It will be held Savannah Civic Center on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014, at the Savannah Civic 301 W Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah 8:30-5:30pm Center, 301 W Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah, from 8:30-5:30pm.

“This is the first of its kind here…and so important and Kickoff Cookout needed,” says Billy Wooten, Chairman of FCN. “We are proud that Savannah is being recognized and acknowledged for the Sunday, September 7, 12-4 p.m. accomplishments and contributions of our LGBTQ community in Daffin Park the economic advancement of the City of Savannah and beyond.” Join FCN and PRIDE as we kickoff a great September - the 29th anniversary of FCN and the 2014 Savannah Conference organizers have been gathering local experts, Pride Celebration! Beer, soft drinks, hot dogs, burgers, including Hope Turner of Maison Medical Spa, Jay Ulrich of and all the trimmings will be served. It is sponsored by Native Son Landscaping, Travis Sawyer of Creative Approach, First City Network and Savannah PRIDE as a benefit Mike Wedincamp of Savannah Auction Exchange, Don for both organizations. Tickets are $10 per person, or $5 Holland of Joe’s Homemade Cafe, Scott West of Savannah for FCN members, and can be purchased on the FCN Master Calendar, Craig Simpson of Seabolt Realty, Wayne website and at the park that day. Chambers of Wayne Chambers Gallery, Dee Hope of Savannah Bike Tours, and Jusak Yang Bernhard & Jeffrey Manley of TailsSpin. They are scheduled to offer their insights on the Savannah PRIDE Festival rewards and challenges of their respective businesses. Saturday, September 13, 2014 in Forsyth Park The workshops will consist of How to Market and Master Social Media; Federal Contracting; Getting that Business Check out www.savpride.com for details Loan; How to Write an Effective Business Plan; Strategies for Building Your Business; How the Affordable Health Care Act Effects Our Community; and Taking Your Business to the Next GaySavannah.com’s Level. Whether you want to start a new business or are looking Night OUT in Savannah to grow your existing business, the panelists will be able to provide valuable real-world advice. Third Thursday of the Month, 6:30-9:30pm, location varies The cost of the event is $15 per person, which includes a boxed lunch, munchies and beverages provided and expertly catered by Joe’s Homemade Café. To register...www.savannahsympo- GayTybeeIsland.com’s sium.org Night OUT on Tybee First Thursday of the Month, 6:30-10pm, location varies

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ARTS AND ANTIQUES GAMES AND BOWLING LGBT ORGANIZATIONS Donald Callahan Savannah Auction Exchange Family Guys Bowling Gay Men’s Heart Circle The Don Callahan Real Estate Group 122 Pipemakers Circle, Ste. 200 Thursday 7pm c/o Richard Gourley Keller Williams Realty Pooler, GA 31322 AMF Bowling Los Robles (912) 441-4416 115 Tibet Avenue 101 E. 34th St. Wayne Chambers Gallery Lanes 47-50 (912) 713-5546 Ron Melander, Realtor, GRI, 912.663.5544 CLHMS, ABR, SRS, CIPS, TRC 305 W. Bryan St. - Suite 104 HAIR SALONS Georgia Equality Savannah SavannahHistoricProperties.com Designs 804 Salon. c/o Kevin Clark, President (912) 441-7124 COLLEGE ORGANIZATIONS 210 East Park Ave. 106 W. 38th St. Armstrong Gay Straight Alliance (912) 201-0070 (912) 547-6863 RESTAURANTS c/o Trent Allen Bar•food (912) 373-5424 Christopher’s Hair Salon Stand Out Youth 4523 Habersham St. 529 E Gordon St. standoutyouth.org (912) 355-5956 Georgia Southern Gay Straight Alliance (912) 234-7070 P.O. Box 14511 c/o Parrish Turner Savannah, GA 31416-1511 Joe’s Homemade (912) 531-8326 The Living Room Salon (912) 657-1966 5515 B Waters Avenue 70th St. [email protected] 1821 Bull St Savannah, GA 31401 [email protected] (912) 349-0251 (912) 344-4377 Dewayne Hilliard, Director SCAD Queer & Allies (Q&A) Six Pence Pub (912) 525-6729 HEALTH/HUMAN SERVICES LODGING 245 Bull Street [email protected] Assisted Recovery Center of Ga. Brunswick Manor (912) 233-3151 Alex Cheves, President 7722 Waters Ave 825 Egmont Street (912) 352-2425 or (888) 570-6391 Brunswick, GA 31520 Thrive Carryout Cafe CLOTHING (912) 265-6889 4700 Highway 80 E The Mens Wearhouse Stand Out Youth Whitemarsh (912) 898-2131 7929 Abercorn St #205 Every Friday at 7 pm NIGHTLIFE (912) 925-5499 1020 Abercorn St. Chuck’s Bar WEBSITES, LOCAL (912) 657-1966 301 West River St. Gaysavannah.com COUNSELING & PSYCHOTHERAPY (912) 232-1005 P.O. Box 8911 Ellen Farrell LPC, EEMCP HIV Services. Savannah, GA 31412 Holistic Psychotherapy Chatham CARE Center Club One Jefferson [email protected] 6203 Abercorn St. #108 107 B Fahm St. (Home of The Lady Chablis) (912) 247-4263 (912) 651-2253 1 Jefferson St. WEDDING PLANNING www.ellenfarrell.com (912) 232-0200 Rev. Steven Schulte Hospice Savannah Inc. Cell/text: 912.313.4254 Karen Abato ATR-BC, LCAT Homecare and Hospice House; OUTDOORS Art Psychotherapist - 912-220-0071 grief support services Roys Hideaway WORSHIP SERVICES 1352 Eisenhower Dr. (912)225-3900 Agape Empowerment Ministries Braswell Gamble, LPC (912) 355-2289 royshideaway.com 703D Louisville Road 23 East 38th St. agapeempowerment.com (912) 231-8429 Union Mission Phoenix Project PET SERVICES HIV housing and support Save-A-Life Asbury Memorial UMC Sarah Holmes, Ph.D. 120 Fahm St. Julie - (912) 354-7357 1008 East Henry St. 23 East 38th St. (912) 231-0123 (912) 233-4351 (912) 233-7304 TailsSpin LGBT Liason Officer 4501 Habersham St. Center for Spiritual Living - SAV Duke Miles, LCSW Psychotherapy Star Corporal Tracy Walden (912) 691-8788 2520 Bonaventure Road 23 E 38th St.. 201 Habersham Street TailsSpin.com (912) 335-1905 (912) 233-1312 Savannah, GA 31402 912-651-6653 PHYSICAL THERAPY Congregation Mickve Israel Nancy Wallace, LCSW [email protected] Phoenix Holistic Center 20 East Gordon Street 23 East 38th St. 1138 B East 72nd St. 912-233-1547 (912) 447-0230 HIV/AIDS LEGAL PROJECT (912) 660-3031 Free legal services to HIV+ St. Luke’s Lutheran Church Martha Womack, PhD. Psychologist who meet income guides. Skidaway Family Chiropractic Center. 2716 Mechanics Ave. 23 East 38th St. 10 Whitaker St. 5704 Skidaway Rd. (912) 354-6815 (912) 447-5660 / fax (912) 447-5661 (912)651-2180 (912) 356-5886 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church FINANCIAL SERVICES HOME REPAIR/CLEANING PRIDE ORGANIZATIONS 34th and Abercorn - Savannah Brouillette & Cowan Summit Pest Control Savannah Pride Inc. (912) 232-0274 1 Oglethorpe Pro Bldg, Ste 102 Once a year Pest Control savannahpride.com (912) 354-2262 (912)351-0979 Unitarian Universalist Church PRINTING/DESIGN/PHOTO 313 E Harris St Glenn Gaylord CPA Creative Approach (912) 234-0980 (912) 658-1346 INSURANCE AGENCY 408 MLK JR Blvd Mitchell Bush mycreativeapproach.com Unity Church of Savannah FOOD The Bush Agency (912)233-8300 2320 Sunset Blvd. Brighter Day Natural Foods Nationwide Insurance (912) 355-4704 Organic foods, books and more 340 Eisenhower Dr. Bldg 300 Ste A REAL ESTATE & MORTGAGE 1102 Bull St. (912) 356-0266 Austin Hill Realty, LLC Unitarian Universalist of Statesboro (912) 236-4703 7505 Waters Avenue Suite B-7 609 East Grady Street LEGAL SERVICES (912) 354-2100 (912) 489-8338 FUNERAL SERVICES GLSP (Georgia Legal Services Project) Adams Funeral Services c/o Robert W. Bush Brian Clyatt 510 Stephenson Ave. P.O. Box 8432 Keller Williams Realty (912) 354-6260 (912) 651-2180 or (912) 231-9906 - Coastal Area Partners [email protected] 329 Commercial Dr., Ste 100 (912) 220-3563 Direct

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One of the most meaningful ways to give to First City Network now available in the form of tributes, special donations given in honor of someone living, or in memory of someone who has died. Tribute donations beyond membership amounts will go to FCN’s Community Center Fund, which will serve all facets of our LGBT community: seniors, students, the needy, community organizers, and much more. What better way is there to remember someone, than to have their spirit of giving continue in this special place?

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Tributes can be a truly moving and personal way to show respect and love. So many in our community who are no longer with us, or that live as unsung heroes among us, have sacrificed much to make us what we are today. Perhaps now is the time to remember and honor those who have come before? Please see our Membership page to give a tribute to someone.

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