Building on many years of support, Seimitsu will further their commitment to peacebuilding and conflict resolution as the top Velvet Sponsor of the 4^th Annual Velvet Gala supporting the programs of the Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire. Velvet Gala celebrates the work of the Mediation Center and its volunteers and supporters while raising funds for their youth programs, the Family Law Resource Center, and mediation services. Velvet Gala will be held virtually this year on Thursday, February 11, 2021. 

Seimitsu is a long-time supporter of the Mediation Center and received the first “Business Partner of the Year” award from them in 2018. Seimitsu is a local family-owned business technology company under the leadership of Cindy and Sam Cook. Supporting the community is a priority to the company, evidenced by their work with many local non-profits.  Their support for the Mediation Center is driven by a commitment to peace building and conflict resolution, the focus of the Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire’s programs. Seimitsu President and CEO Sam Cook emphasizes, “Seimitsu's work is about improving communication. In our community, the Mediation Center leads the way in fostering communication amongst youth, families, and citizens. They are making our community safer and stronger for today and into the future.”

In its fourth year, Velvet Gala highlights its theme this year of “Mending Divisions Stitch by Stitch” with key note addresses from Savannah Mayor Van Johnson and Superior Court Chief Judge Penny Freesemann as well as youth peer mediators and peacebuilding facilitators. Attendees enjoy the opportunity to learn more about the Mediation Center’s youth programs, Family Law Resource Center, mediation services, and peacebuilding initiatives. Annual awards are presented at the event to individuals and organizations that further the mission of the Mediation Center. Attendees also enjoy a silent auction to help raise funds for the community programs. This year all gala activities will be via Zoom celebration. Tickets are available at linktr.ee/mediationcenter, on EventBrite, or by calling the Mediation Center at (912)354-6686. 

For more information about Velvet Gala and the Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire, please contact Jill Cheeks, Executive Director, at (912) 354-6686 and follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.