Working Families Network

Step Up is the creator and establisher of the Working Families Network (WFN). The WFN is a collaborative that aims to build the capacity of community-based organizations, develop our skills collectively, and implement innovative community strategies that assist low-income individuals to achieve economic mobility.

This program specifically helps non-profits and people from the faith-based community access social services, network and collaborate with local agencies. and better navigate bureaucratic systems and government resources. Currently, the network consists of more than 70 organizations serving low-income Savannah/Chatham County residents. This network works together to identify gaps in the social safety net and to develop high-impact strategies.

To be added to the WFN, contact Dr. Ruthie Williams, Community Collaborative Coordinator at [email protected].

Working Families Network: Community Conversations on AmeriCorps VISTA Impact

Working Families Network (WFN) fosters meaningful discussions that drive real change. Our upcoming Community Conversations event, hosted in partnership with Step Up Savannah, will focus on the AmeriCorps VISTA program and its impact on building capacity to help communities in Chatham County.

Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Location: Virtual (Zoom)

Featured Speakers:

Dr. Otis Johnson – Political Figure, Civic Leader, and Founder of Step Up Savannah

Topic: Expanding Anti-Poverty Impact with AmeriCorps VISTA

Jill Cardenas – Executive Director, The Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire

Topic: AmeriCorps VISTA’s Role in Outreach, Community Partnerships & Fundraising

Jody Trumbull – AmeriCorps VISTA Member, Forsyth Farmers’ Market

Topic: The Experience of an AmeriCorps VISTA Member

Kim Clifton – Executive Director, Coastal Georgia Indicators Coalition (CGIC)

Topic: AmeriCorps VISTA’s Return on Investment to Communities

This conversation will provide insights into how the AmeriCorps VISTA program strengthens community organizations, drives volunteer engagement, and enhances outreach efforts to combat poverty and empower families.