On Wednesday, Georgia-based Habitat for Humanity affiliate team members and leaders arrived in Savannah to attend the 2023 Affiliate Conference, themed Rising Tide: Awareness, Advocacy and Action. This annual event is dedicated to advancing the mission and vision of Habitat through education exchange, resource sharing, professional development and more.

“We are thrilled to host this important dialogue in the great city of Savannah,” says Ryan Willoughby, CEO and President, Habitat for Humanity Georgia, Inc. “As the housing crisis continues to affect our residents, we are committed to leveraging our resources and partnerships to build more homes, create stronger communities, and provide a path to homeownership for Georgia families. This event helps to empower our teams across the state to help make this vision, an impactful reality.”

Event Information:

• Location: Hyatt Regency Savannah, 2 West Bay Street, Savannah GA 31401

• Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2023, through Friday, June 23, 2023

• Photo opportunities available upon request

• Conference speakers to include:

• Van Johnson, Mayor, City of Savannah

• Derek Mallow, Senator, District 2; Executive Director, East Savannah United

• Ryan Willoughby, CEO and President, Habitat for Humanity Georgia, Inc.

• Sayge Medlin, Assistant Director and Public Service Associate, JW Fanning Institute –

University of Georgia

• Audrey King, Regional Vice President, Georgia Power

• Ken Schuetz, CEO and Founder, Aligned Influence Consulting