SERVICE LEAGUE OF CHEROKEE COUNTY GEORGIA INC Information

The Service League of Cherokee County has been serving the children of our county since 1935. We have come a long way since seven women had a dream and a desire to help the children in need. Our purpose is still the same today, although we are 80 women strong who volunteer over 10,000 hours to the community each year. Most of our work is done quietly; we always protect the names of the children we help. So a lot of what we do goes unnoticed, but the rewards can't be numbered. The Service League helps children in a number of ways and through many sources, including the public schools. Many times a teacher or counselor contacts us with a child in need. This need could range from dental care, eyeglasses, clothing, or medical care, to help with rent or a utility bill. First and foremost, we want to help with the daily needs of a child. The Service League is always ready to help community organizations with child-related services. We also provide a scholarship program with high schools in the county. Through Special Projects, we are able to help schools with special needs for their classrooms and give to other organizations that work with children, including Must Ministries, Merismos, Boys and Girls clubs, Cherokee Co. Family Violence Center, Anna Crawford Children's Center, and DFACS. The work of the Service League is all around you, but the annual Riverfest craft festival is our flagship effort. Funds raised during Riverfest weekend allow us to meet the needs of children. Other fundraisers for the Service League include "A Taste of Tradition," our cookbook, and our annual "Run for the Children" 5K Walk/1-mile Fun Run. A lot has changed in over 70 years, but some things stay the same. We are 80 women who love children and want to serve them by helping meet their needs. We are the Service League of Cherokee County.