Hammond For Hope

02/11/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hammond for Hope Foundation Announces Three New
Board Members
Meghan Nunn, Rhonda Gordy, and Champ Hammond Join Nearly 50-Year-Old Savannah
Nonprofit

SAVANNAH, GA — The Hammond for Hope Foundation, a long-standing 501(c)(3)
nonprofit organization serving the Savannah region for nearly 50 years, is proud to
announce the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors: Meghan Nunn,
Rhonda Gordy, and Champ Hammond.

These new appointments reflect the Foundation’s continued commitment to expanding its
impact and strengthening its mission to support critical programs and services that uplift
individuals and families across Coastal Georgia.

The Hammond for Hope Foundation has a long history of supporting organizations and
initiatives that improve communication access and educational opportunity, including ongoing
support for the Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, the Sound Start Preschool, and
college scholarship programs, along with other charitable efforts that serve the Savannah
community.

“We are excited to welcome Meghan, Rhonda, and Champ to the board,” said Chris
Hammond, CEO of the Hammond for Hope Foundation. “Each of them brings a unique
background, a deep passion for service, and a shared commitment to improving lives in the
Savannah area. Their leadership will help us continue to build on the Foundation’s strong
legacy and expand our reach.”

The current Board of Directors includes:
• Chris Hammond, Chief Executive Officer
• Debra Arnold, Secretary
• Meghan Nunn, Board Member
• Rhonda Gordy, Board Member
• Champ Hammond, Board Member
With these new additions, the Hammond for Hope Foundation looks forward to continuing its
mission of supporting meaningful community partnerships and delivering lasting impact
through education, speech and hearing services, and local philanthropic initiatives.

About the Hammond for Hope Foundation

The Hammond for Hope Foundation is a Savannah-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
that has served the region for nearly 50 years. The Foundation supports charitable initiatives
focused on speech and hearing services, early childhood education, scholarships, and other
community-based programs that improve quality of life across the Coastal Georgia area.

02/01/2026

The date is set !!!! See you on September 21, 2026 for our Hope Golf Classic at Savannah Quarters Country Club and The Club at Savannah Harbor. Thank you to our wonderful hosting golf courses and our terrific sponsors.

10/22/2024

Love these Sound Start kids and thank you Friends of Hammond For Hope

10/21/2024

Oh what a night ! And day !
Thank you friends of Hope for your support last night. Today’s golf was perfect. Congratulations to our winners and thank you to our volunteers !

12/08/2023

Fun lunch with the board and staff at Savannah Speech & Hearing Center to celebrate the holidays and their hard work.

12/02/2023

Thanks to the support of our friends of Hope we will be continuing to offer scholarships for Masters degrees in the Communications Sciences program at GSU. Ask about the Hammond for Hope scholorship as you start your journey !!!

About the Program Format: In person on the Armstrong Campus in SavannahCredit Hours: 57Entry Term: Fall The Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders provides students with the knowledge and skills to prevent, assess, diagnose and treat speech, language, social communication, cogniti...

10/24/2023

Some of our great supporters from the Savannah Harbour division.

10/23/2023

Congratulations team Atlantic Great Dane on winning the Savannah Quarters division today.

10/23/2023

Good morning Hope !!!! Let’s tee them up !!!

10/23/2023

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the auction tonight, see you at the golf course tomorrow !!!

10/22/2023

Hope Sunday, hope all the teams are getting fine tuned for tomorrows tournament. See you at the auction tonight.

10/20/2023