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The Statesboro Food Bank recently hosted its inaugural Kaleidoscope Dinner Party and Auction, celebrating 37 years of community impact while raising funds to support local families in need. The event offered guests a glimpse into the food bank's new facility, highlighting its expanded vision to combat food insecurity through innovative programs and community engagement.

Since 1984, Choices of the Heart, a crisis pregnancy center, has been dedicated to supporting women in Statesboro, GA. On October 29th, they will celebrate 40 years of offering help, medical services, and prayer, so that no woman faces pregnancy alone.

Brooklet native Aiden Cornwell, beloved son, brother, grandson, cousin, and friend, lost his life in a hunting accident when he was only 13. In the wake of this tragic loss, his family has created a non-profit organization that will improve the lives of others through college scholarships and gun safety education. They hope to inspire all to “live like Aiden.”

Jane Hodges, a beloved sonographer in the Statesboro community, is reflecting on a career that produced more than 75,000 ultrasounds in her capable and compassionate hands. Those who know her describe her as an "angel on earth," who made each and every patient feel special.

Kindergarten here they come! Congratulations to the graduates of Kid's World Learning Center's five-week Summer Transition Program. The children, and their parents, received vital support as they prepare for the fall.

Hands-on professor, mom, and community champion, Dr. Kristina (Tina) Patterson moved to Statesboro in 2018 and quickly became an integral part of local efforts to serve youth and address community concerns.

A safe space for victims of sexual assault, The Teal House is no cost service that provides advocacy, emotional support, and supportive care. The Teal House plays an important role in our community for child advocacy, an essential resource for children who have been victimized.

Soon, even more children in foster care can attend life-changing summer camps at Fostering Families' 7th Mile Farm thanks to the efforts of Leadership Bulloch's Class of 2024.

Esther's Place, a nonprofit organization designed to help Statesboro's women in need, offers food, clothing, confidence, and hope to the ladies it serves. Since its inception in April of 2022, Esther's Place has served over 318 women and 171 children, provided 1,348 meals, 171 showers, 231 shopping sprees in its wardrobe, and completed 544 loads of laundry. 

Local young man's dream comes true as he becomes a published author for Christmas - Brandon Hudson's heartwarming story of a boy's first visit to the zoo is filled with wonder and joy.