Savannah CEO – Mary’s Place, Formerly Rape Crisis Annual Gala Returns
View on Savannah CEO Mary’s Place of the Coastal Empire (formerly the Rape Crisis Center) announces the return of their annual Awards Gala, to take place Thursday, Jun 16, 2022 at historic Savannah Station, beginning at 6 pm. Guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner, live music, a silent auction, and more! Following a two-year hiatus, the […]
Savannah CEO – Mary’s Place to Host Multiple Events During Sexual Assault Awareness Month
View on Savannah CEO April is Sexual Assault Awareness (SAAM) month, and Mary’s Place of the Coastal Empire (formerly known as the Rape Crisis Center) is hosting various events and activities to highlight ways for Savannah to join in support of putting a stop to this solemn reality. To kick off the month, beginning Friday, […]
Savannah NOW – Rape Crisis Center honors former executive director with new name, Mary’s Place
View on Savannah Morning News By Bunny Ware for Savannah Morning News — Mary’s Place Advocacy Prevention and Sexual Assault Center of the Coastal Empire held a New Look, New Name VIP Reception at the Savannah Jaycees Hut located at 101 Atlas Street, on Feb. 23. Accepting an invite from Simply Savannah’s Katie Davis and Dru Usry for a […]
Savannah CEO – Video: Doris Williams on Rebranding to Mary’s Place
Watch Video on Savannah CEO Website Executive Director of Mary’s Place Doris Williams talks about the services they provide to the region and what led them to change from the Rape Crisis Center to Mary’s Place.
WTOC – Rape Crisis Center changes name to Mary’s Place of the Coastal Empire
View on WTOC website SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – WTOC is learning the Rape Crisis Center will change its name to Mary’s Place of the Coastal Empire. WTOC spoke with the group’s executive director about the change who says it’s been a long time coming. “It has been a desire of the center to change their […]
WSAV – Photo Gallery: Mary’s Place unveiling, reception
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Mary’s Place had an unveiling and a reception Wednesday. Check out a photo gallery below. View Photo Gallery at WSAV Website
WSAV – Rape Crisis Center renames itself Mary’s Place, honoring decades-long leader
View on WSAV website SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The rape crisis center in Savannah opened in 1975 with only volunteers for its first seven years. Fast forward to 2022, the center is now Mary’s Place, honoring Mary McAllister who led the organization for decades. “I never wanted anybody in this community to forget the person […]
FOX 28 Savannah – Video: Mary’s Place put Savannah Rape Crisis Center on the map
Watch on FOX 28 Savannah SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTGS) — The Rape Crisis Center in Savannah has been a safe haven for victims of sexual assault and abuse for over three decades. On Wednesday, the organization finally put its name on the map under a new name: Mary’s House” in honor of its founder, Mary McAlister. McAlister […]