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SAVANNAH, Ga. () — is part of the Nexstar Media group. Every June, Nexstar staff members across the country volunteer in their communities.
This year, spent time with three local organizations: EmployAbility Savannah and Renegade Paws Rescue in the Coastal Empire and OPFOB in the Lowcountry.
EmployAbility is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. volunteers provided assistance for a program and BBQ picnic at Daffin Park. Staff helped participants get on and off the busses, push wheelchairs and play games.
Renegade Paws Rescue is a volunteer-based animal rescue dedicated to saving the lives and providing the highest level of care to unwanted, abused or injured dogs. staff assisted in giving their Puppy Room a much-needed makeover. They painted, built furniture and had lots of puppy playtime.
OPFOB stands for Operation Patriots Forward Operating Base. It’s a non-profit organization in the Lowcountry that provides a refuge for veterans. staff helped with landscaping around the barn and helped with painting and some construction around the barn.