Savannah youth group raises money for medical charity

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) -A youth ministry in Savannah raised money to help people in need get medical care.

Happy Home Missionary Baptist Church’s Harmony Squad Youth Ministry presented a donation Friday, October 25 to Mercy Ships.

The youth group raised $400, church members also donated, bringing the total to $650.

A representative from the charity visited the church to accept the donation.

Mercy Ships operates hospital ships that provide free surgeries and medical care to underserved communities in sub-Saharan Africa.