United Way of the Coastal Empire will launch its 2026 Campaign with a kickoff celebration on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, at the Savannah Convention Center, located at 1 International Drive in Savannah. The 2026 Campaign Chair, Ryan Chandler, Chief Commercial Officer of Colonial Group, Inc., will lead the charge this year.  

The Kickoff event begins with networking and check-in at 11 A.M., with the doors to the event hall opening at 11:30 A.M. and the program beginning at noon.

Date: Thursday, September 4 

Location: Savannah Convention Center (1 International Drive, Savannah) 

Time: 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. 

• 11:00 A.M. Networking & Check-in 

• 11:30 A.M. Doors Open 

• 12:00 P.M. Program Begins 

• 12:25 P.M. Craig Harney Spirit of Philanthropy Award Presentation

• 12:50 P.M. Community Fund Goal Announcement