Marshpoint Teacher Wins Grand Prize From United Way Of The Coastal Empire

Savannah GA

07 December, 2020

12:04 PM

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Press release from the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System: 12/4/2020 During the 2020 United Way campaign, area businesses and individuals generously donated prizes to support the efforts of the campaign. Each week, a winner was chosen from all who had attended a United Way presentation. The Grand Prize - a luxury cabin getaway with breath-taking views in Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains – was awarded to Julie Lowe, a Pre-K teacher from Marshpoint Elementary Friday, December 4 in a surprise ceremony at the school. The United Way campaign topped it's goal of $8 million on November. The employees of the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System contributed over $145,000 to the total. "Teachers see the needs every day;" said 2020 Campaign Chair, Terry Enoch, Chief of Campus Police for SCCPSS. "They see the needs in their students, and they know United Way can make a difference. They know how the dollars help." Congratulations to Julie and thank you to all those who donated. Your donation helps those right here at home! This press release was produced by the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System. The views expressed here are the author's own.