Since 1935
For over 90 years, Cherokee County's children have never stood alone.
The Service League answers requests for housing, clothing, school supplies and medical care for children in need in Cherokee County.
Four ways to stand with a child.
Donate
From five dollars to five thousand, every gift goes to casework providing basic needs for children in Cherokee County.
Donate to the children
Sponsor an event
Sponsorships fund about a third of each year's casework.
See sponsorships
Volunteer
Every fundraiser runs on volunteers as much as sponsors.
Offer your time
Join the League
A ten-year commitment and fifty hours a year. Applications open each December.
Learn about joining
Casework is the heart of it.
Requests come from school counselors, county social workers, churches and teachers. Our work is done in private to protect the families we serve.
- Housing
- Utilities
- Clothing
- School supplies
- Medical and dental care
- Eye exams and eyeglasses
- Christmas gifts
- Scholarships
The League by the numbers
Spent on Casework in our 2025-2026 year
$126,524
Children helped through Casework last fiscal year
623
Hours volunteered by League Members last fiscal year
7,893
I am so grateful for your work to help this family. They are so appreciative of your efforts. I know mom was struggling and this will certainly alleviate that stress.
On the calendar.
Four fundraisers carry the mission. Every dollar raised starts as casework for a Cherokee County child.
- Register
The Reindeer Run
5K, 10K and Fun Run at Etowah River Park
- Nominate
Heritage of Hope nominations close
Nominate someone who has made a difference for local children
- Tickets
The Gala and Benefit
A black-tie optional evening at Timbers on Etowah
- Details
Golfing FORE! the Children
18 holes at Fairways of Canton
- Details
Riverfest
Two days of arts and crafts on the banks of the Etowah River
Nominations now open
The 6th Annual Heritage of Hope Award
Recognizing an extraordinary individual whose compassion, dedication and service have made a lasting difference in the lives of children throughout Cherokee County.