Ivory Bay Community Development Corporation

04/03/2026

We’re proud to share the success of the recent Westside Environmental Town Hall—a powerful gathering of residents, partners, and leaders committed to protecting the health and future of our community.

As part of this effort, we’re continuing to raise awareness around PFAS (“forever chemicals”)—what they are, how exposure happens, and what steps you can take to protect yourself and your family. The attached flyer breaks it down in a clear and accessible way.

This is just the beginning. Together, we are building a stronger, healthier Westside—through education, collaboration, and action.

NEXT STEPS; Questionnaire phase. TBA

03/28/2026

Join us for the 1st District Environmental Town Hall Meeting hosted by Alderwoman Bernetta B. Lanier.

📍 Coastal Georgia Center
📅 March 31, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Together, we will focus on:
✔ Restoring community health
✔ Advancing environmental justice
✔ Building a sustainable Westside

This effort will also launch key initiatives including:
• Environmental inventory
• Resident & worker registry
• Community health fairs
• Environmental toxins tracking
Your voice matters. Be part of the solution.

03/12/2026

Ivory Bay Community Development Corporation (Ivory Bay CDC) and the Westside Neighborhood Advisory Council (WNAC) are community partners in the Canal District Revitalization Plan and support the stabilization and shoring up of the historic Waterworks Building as a critical first step in preserving this historic structure and advancing long-term revitalization within the Canal District corridor.

Working alongside the City of Savannah, Ivory Bay CDC and WNAC serve as the primary civic stakeholders representing the residents of the Canal District corridor. Together, we form an alliance representing the ten neighborhoods that make up the corridor, ensuring that the interests, voices, and priorities of residents remain central to the planning and revitalization process.

As the coordinating partner for resident engagement, our role is to work collaboratively with the City and community partners to guide responsible revitalization that honors the district’s history, strengthens neighborhoods, and creates sustainable opportunities for the residents who call this corridor home.

03/09/2026

🌟 Happy International Women’s Day to the incredible women of Ivory Bay CDC! 🌟

Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere. Your contributions make a difference in our community and inspire those around you. Thank you for your hard work and dedication!

Let’s continue to uplift and empower one another, today and every day. 💪💖

03/08/2026

With heartfelt gratitude and appreciation, we at the Ivory Community Development Corporation, in collaboration with the Weeping Time Committee, extend our sincerest thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of the 7th Annual Weeping Time Festival. Your support — from the dedicated vendors to the talented performers and engaging live demonstrations — transformed this event into something truly remarkable. Together, we turned a poignant chapter of history into a meaningful opportunity for our community. Thank you for being a vital part of this journey.

8th Annual Weeping Time Festival marking the 169th Anniversary will be on Saturday, March 6, 2027. Let’s see what we will add to the festival😙Stay in contact with us for updates and open registration.

"UNITY & SOLIDARITY" FOSTERING A SENSE OF TOGETHERNESS AMONG AFRICAN NATIONS AND DIASPORAS. MARCH 7, 2026 1100 GWINNETT STREET

03/08/2026

The festival is named in recognition of the Weeping Time, the largest sale of enslaved people in United States history, which took place in Savannah in 1859.