Savannah Technical College Students to Host Free Walk for Child Abuse Prevention and Autism Acceptance Months
(SAVANNAH, Ga.) In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Autism Acceptance Month this April, the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Club at Savannah Technical College (SavannahTech) are taking the lead to host the 5th Annual Child Abuse and Autism Awareness Fun-Day & Walk on Saturday, April 18. This free event invites local residents to “Step Out & Make a Difference,” connecting families with vital educational resources while raising awareness.
The event runs from 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the SavannahTech main campus (5717 White Bluff Rd., Savannah, Ga.). Attendees are directed to enter the campus exclusively through the Hampstead Avenue entrance.
Embracing the theme “Be a Child’s Sunshine,” organizers encourage all participants to wear blue. Blue serves as the official color for both Child Abuse Prevention Month and Autism Acceptance Month, symbolizing a community-wide commitment to child safety, understanding, and support.
Registration and a community vendor fair open at 9:30 a.m. The official walk kicks off with an opening ceremony at 10:00 a.m., featuring remarks from ECCE Program Chair Mrs. Grant before the ribbon cutting.
Organized entirely by SavannahTech students, the event is free to attend and focuses strictly on awareness and education rather than fundraising. Along the route, participants will find educational facts regarding child abuse prevention and autism, while vendors will distribute resources to help adults practice positive parenting.
Showcasing the power of Georgia technical education, SavannahTech Barbering students will be on-site providing free haircuts—putting their skills into action to give back. They join community partners including the Live Oak Public Library, Drivers Education, and the Coastal GA Coalition for Children.
The walk showcases strong grassroots growth driven by student initiative. Originally launched in 2020 by Grant and the ECCE Club with just 50 attendees, the event expanded to over 200 participants by 2024. Returning after a one-year hiatus, this year’s walk aims to re-engage the community and reach even more families.
Participants can pre-register online or register in person starting at 9:30 a.m. on the day of the walk. To register in advance, visit https://www.facebook.com/share/1CHe2j8PMi/
ABOUT SAVANNAH TECHNICAL COLLEGE
A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, Savannah Technical College (SavannahTech) is the premier provider of career-ready technical education in Coastal Georgia, offering a comprehensive range of nearly 150 market-driven programs, preparing students for high-demand careers including Aviation Technology, Cybersecurity, Health Sciences, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Automation & Robotics, Information Technology, Culinary Arts, Public Services and more. With campuses in Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty Counties, SavannahTech serves more than 13,000 credit and non-credit students with a variety of pathways to success, including dual enrollment programs for high school students and specialized support services for military veterans and their families. Beyond academics, SavannahTech is an economic and community development partner, collaborating with industry leaders to provide customized training programs, assessment services, and continuing education opportunities. For more information, visit www.savannahtech.edu.
Savannah Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, diplomas and technical certificates of credit. Questions about the accreditation of Savannah Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Savannah Technical College complies with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.
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