🌱 Foundation Builds Smart Home For Veteran + Raising Hope Fundraiser

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But first, today's weather:

Windy; an afternoon shower. High: 78 Low: 61.

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. The Gary Sinise Foundation is building retired U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Ryan Davis and his family a specially adapted smart home close by in Richmond Hill. The home will be specifically designed to help with some of the daily mobility challenges Davis faces due to his injuries from when he served in Afghanistan. The foundation held a Wall of Honor ceremony on Tuesday, where Davis' friends and supporters had the opportunity to write personal messages for him on the walls of his new home. (WJCL)
2. The eighth annual Raising Hope fundraiser is confirmed to take place on Tuesday, Jun. 6 at the Savannah Convention Center. The event will be co-sponsored by Oliver Maner LLP and feature a cocktail reception with Jeremy Davis and the Equinox Jazz Trio, in addition to a silent auction filled with domestic and international travel essentials provided by AmFund. This year's keynote speaker will be David Ambroz, the best-selling author of "A Place Called Home" and Emmy Award nominee. (Savannah Tribune)
3. On Wednesday, May 24, America's Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia is hosting a topping-out ceremony at their new location on Chatham Parkway. The ceremony will welcome sponsors and contractors to sign a beam that's meant to celebrate the organization's progress thus far. According to Executive Director Mary Jane Crouch, the organization hopes that this new location will be more accessible to the community and accommodating when it comes to providing more meals for growing families. (WTOC)

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Today in Savannah:

• TEDxSavannah 2023: Connection At Fine Arts Auditorium (12:30 PM)
• Hostess City Hoedown At Club One (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Gulfstream Aerospace has set a speed record using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), traveling from Savannah to Tokyo at an average speed of Mach 0.89. The flight, recorded at 13 hours, marked the G700's first-ever visit to Japan. Under normal conditions, the trip usually lasts around 14 hours and 40 minutes. (Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation)
• An area of low pressure is coming in, which means it's looking like a rainy Memorial Day weekend in Savannah. From Friday to Sunday, residents can expect to see temperatures in the mid to low 70s with spotty showers passing through. However, by Memorial Day on Monday, temperatures should be back in the 80s with only a chance of a passing shower. (WJCL)
• On Saturday, Jun. 17, Savannah Children's Theatre will celebrate the official kick-off to its 20th season. The event will be held at the American Legion Ballroom in downtown Savannah and include a silent auction, live auction, dinner, and entertainment. To purchase a ticket to the event, click here. (Savannah Children's Theatre)

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— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O'Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.