United Way of the Coastal Empire received a $10,000 contribution from The Byck Foundation to honor the outstanding job Mayor Van Johnson and his team did to protect Savannah during Sunday’s peaceful protest.
“We’re deeply moved by this act of kindness and gesture of respect by the Byck Foundation on behalf of Mrs. Judy A. Byck, Anthony S. and Donna Eichholz, and Caroline Eichholz,” said Larry Silbermann, Vice President and General Manager of WTOCTV and United Way of the Coastal Empire’s Board Chair.
United Way of the Coastal Empire President and CEO, Brynn Grant, added “We are so fortunate to have such leadership in our community – Mayor Johnson uniting people and the Byck-Eichholz family honoring his efforts by helping others.
We are Savannah Strong because of Savannah love and the Byck Foundation’s expression of love to the United Way will go a long way in helping people through this very difficult time.”
Any funds remaining after the pandemic will be allocated to the United Way of the Coastal Empire’s general emergency relief fund.
