SAVANNAH, Ga. – The Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire –– Savannah, Ga.’s leading organization dedicated to helping citizens proactively manage conflict and creating a more conflict-resilient community for the past 40 years –– recently launched a capital campaign to ensure The Mediation Center always has a permanent home in Savannah. The goal of the campaign is to raise $100,000 by December 31, 2026 toward a down payment to purchase a centrally located office with private mediation rooms and space to grow.
Capital campaign donations are welcome and can be made online at mediationsavannah.com/donate. Checks payable to The Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire can be mailed to 7505 Waters Ave., Unit C-11, Savannah, GA 31406. All contributions are fully tax-deductible.
For the past 40 years, The Mediation Center has operated out of leased space. In March 2026, The Mediation Center staff took a bold step forward and entered a rent-to-own agreement on their current location at 7505 Waters Ave., Suite C-11 on Savannah’s southside. The Mediation Center now has the opportunity for the first time in its history to transform its current space into a permanent home.
“The Mediation Center began as a community response to a need for conflict resolution outside of the court system and has strong legacy of peace in Savannah,” said Dr. Aimée Bellmore, Executive Director of The Mediation Center. “Over the last 40 years, The Mediation Center has grown to become a trusted regional resource, expanding access to justice and supporting individuals through mediation, restorative practices, youth programs and peacebuilding, encouraging dialogue when it matters most. We invite members of the public to be part of this historic moment and help us secure a permanent home that will continue The Mediation Center’s legacy and impact generations to come.”
Ownership would redirect funds to help meet the increasing demand for mediation and family law services as well as youth, safety and resiliency, and community health programs. In 2025, The Mediation Center managed 2,086 court-referred cases, marking a 20 percent increase over 2024. The Mediation Center has also experienced exponential growth in youth programs, including the highly successful Positive Peer Influencer Program, which was developed in partnership with Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools and the Chatham-Savannah Narcotics Team.
Local businesses, residents and organizations can support The Mediation Center’s Capital Campaign through one-time or recurring donations. Gifts of $10,000 or more also offer meaningful naming opportunities.
“Every donation, whether large or small, is truly an investment in our community that takes us one step closer to creating a more conflict-resilient Savannah,” Bellmore explained. “We deeply appreciate any level of support.”
ABOUT THE MEDIATION CENTER:
The Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire is Savannah’s leading organization dedicated to helping citizens proactively manage conflict, creating alternatives to litigation and increasing access to justice. Currently celebrating 40 years of serving the local community, this 501©3 nonprofit is committed to conflict resolution, de-escalation and fostering community health in coastal Georgia. Honored as a Best of Georgia Regional Winner for Mediation Services, The Mediation Center has trained more than 500 volunteer mediators, conducted nearly 30,000 mediations and facilitated over 7,000 settlements. Learn more: mediationsavannah.com.
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