The Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire – Savannah’s leading organization dedicated to helping citizens proactively manage conflict and creating a more conflict-resilient community –  has been awarded a Women United Transportation Fund grant from United Way of the Coastal Empire, supporting efforts to expand access to reliable transportation for individuals and families across the region.

Funded through Women Who Rule, an annual event held each March, the Women United Transportation Fund helps remove one of the most persistent barriers to stability: access to dependable transportation. The fund provides resources such as gas cards, bus passes and limited car repairs, helping community members get to work, attend school, access medical care and connect to essential services.

“For more than four decades, The Mediation Center has helped thousands of individuals and families navigate conflict and access mediation, family law resources and other critical services,” said Dr. Aimee Bellmore, Executive Director of The Mediation Center. “Transportation can be a significant barrier for those seeking support. Funding from the Women United Transportation Fund will help cover essential transportation costs so more community members can access the services they need. We are deeply grateful to United Way of the Coastal Empire for helping to make our resources more accessible throughout the community.”

Founded in 1986, The Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire works to build stronger and more resilient communities through conflict education, prevention and resolution services. Through programs such as community mediation, family law resources, youth initiatives and Safety and Resilience training, the organization helps individuals and families navigate conflict, strengthen relationships and access the support they need to move forward.

For more information about The Mediation Center, visit mediationsavannah.com.