Since 1935
For over 90 years, Cherokee County's children have never stood alone.
We are the oldest charitable organization in Cherokee County. Every fundraiser, festival and 5K exists to answer requests for housing, clothing, school supplies and medical care for local children in need.
Cherokee County's Biggest Weekend Is Back
Over 25,000 people came out to the banks of the Etowah River for Riverfest last fall.
The work
Casework is the heart of it.
Requests come from school counselors, county social workers, churches and teachers: housing, utilities, clothing, school supplies, medical and dental care, eyeglasses, Christmas gifts and scholarships. Our work is done in private to protect the families we serve.
A year in the League
Four fundraisers carry the mission.
Riverfest, the Reindeer Run, Golfing FORE! the Children, and the Gala and Benefit. Every dollar raised at them starts as casework for a Cherokee County child.
01/04
Riverfest
Etowah River Park, Canton
Set against the banks of the Etowah River in Canton, Riverfest is the League's flagship fundraising event. The two-day festival draws over 25,000 patrons and more than 150 arts and crafts exhibitors.
02/04
The Reindeer Run
A 5K run in holiday costume, and one of the four fundraisers behind the year's casework.
03/04
Golfing FORE! the Children
A tournament with sponsorships at every level, from Eagle to Birdie to Par.
04/04
The Gala and Benefit
An evening for the children, where the Heritage of Hope Award finalists take the stage.
What a school counselor wrote
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 record
What the League carries
- 1935
- Helping local children since
- 25,000+
- Patrons at Riverfest each fallOur flagship arts and crafts festival, on the banks of the Etowah River
- 150+
- Arts and crafts exhibitors at Riverfest
- 1/3
- Of casework income comes from sponsors
Figures as published by the League for the 2025 festival and the current fiscal year.
Membership
Find your gift. Give it away.
Every member commits ten years of service and at least fifty hours a year, earned at league meetings, Riverfest, the runs and community projects. Applications open each December.
- 10-year commitment
- 50 hours a year
- Applications open in December
Donate
Every donation makes a difference in the life of a child.
From five dollars to five thousand, contributions go to casework, scholarships and Christmas families across Cherokee County.
Cherokee County's Biggest Weekend Is Back
Over 25,000 people came out to the banks of the Etowah River for Riverfest last fall.