Purpose Savannah, a local women+ 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to establishing a sustainable future through the deconstruction, salvage, and reuse of historic buildings, has been named the Metropolitan Savannah Rotary Club's 2023-2024 Annual Service Partner. This prestigious award includes a $10,000 grant and the opportunity for Rotary members to volunteer quarterly with the Re:Purpose team. The Metropolitan Savannah Rotary Club recognizes Re:Purpose Savannah's outstanding contributions to the community and its commitment to making a positive impact on the environment. 

"We are thrilled to be named the Metropolitan Savannah Rotary Club's 2023-2024 Annual Service Partner. Together, we will work toward our mutual goals—protecting the environment, collaborating with our community, and contributing to Savannah’s economic development. A huge thank you to the Metropolitan Rotary for this opportunity,” said Tia Ross, President of Re:Purpose Savannah’s Board of Directors. 

The Metropolitan Savannah Rotary Club's Annual Service Partnership recognizes a local nonprofit organization each year that makes Savannah a better, stronger, more livable community. The program provides financial support and volunteer assistance to help the organization achieve its goals. 

Re:Purpose Savannah specializes in the deconstruction of historic buildings and the retail of reclaimed building materials, with an emphasis on old-growth lumber. Reclaimed goods are available at our lumberyard located at 2302 E Gwinnett St. from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday, or by appointment. 

For more information, contact [email protected] or 912-272-0268, visit our website at www.repurposesavannah.org, or follow us on Instagram @repurposesavannah or on Facebook. The Savannah Metropolitan Rotary Club press contact is Jamie S. Arkins, Communications Chair, available at [email protected] or 912.660.5516.