United Way of the Coastal Empire will launch its 2027 Community Fund Campaign with a kickoff celebration on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, at the Savannah Convention Center.

This year’s campaign will be led by 2027 Campaign Chair Cecilia Tran Arango, principal and marketing director at Thomas & Hutton. The campaign theme, “Shine a Spotlight,” will highlight the people, partnerships, and programs that are helping strengthen communities across the Coastal Empire.

The kickoff event will feature a dynamic program that will celebrate community stars and the power of our community in action, setting the stage for the year’s fundraising efforts in support of the Community Fund.

The event will begin with networking and check-in at 11 A.M., with the doors to the ballroom opening at 11:30 A.M. The program begins at noon. Seats for the luncheon event are $75 for individuals and $700 for a table of 10. For more information on the event, visit United Way of the Coastal Empire’s website at uwce.org/campaign/kickoff.

Event Details:
Date: Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026
Location: Savannah Convention Center, 1 International Drive, Savannah
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Evans General Contractors is the presenting sponsor of this event.