In addition to casework, the Service League of Cherokee County contributes to the children of our community through scholarships, special projects and community impact grants. The League’s revenue and funding comes from fundraisers, donations, and sponsorships. Casework is the heart of the League’s mission. Therefore, each year, the League evaluates the budget and funds received and makes an annual decision on the amount of money that will be allocated towards scholarships, special projects, and/or community impact grants.
Scholarships
Each Spring, the Service League presents a limited number of need-based scholarships to children graduating from the high schools within the Cherokee County School District. Scholarships are awarded to students based on need, academic success and extra-curricular activities. The amount of the scholarships given each year is decided by the executive leadership of the Service League annually and is dependent on the amount of money raised through League’s fundraisers.
As we enter 2026, we are experiencing a significant increase in casework requests, which is the heart of our mission. We are seeing more families in urgent need of assistance with basic necessities such as utilities, housing support, dental and vision care, and other essential services for children. After careful consideration, our leadership and league as a whole have made the difficult decision to pause the scholarship program for 2026 so we can focus our resources and volunteer efforts on meeting these critical, immediate needs. We remain proud of the students we’ve supported in the past and hope to resume scholarships in the future as circumstances allow.
Special Projects and Community Impact Grants
The League may award community impact grants or fund a special project to assist other child-focused organizations seeking to support the children of Cherokee County. Grants are dependent on the availability of League funds after casework, scholarships, and special projects are met. After a careful review of the League’s budget, the executive board decides each spring whether the League will be awarding any community impact grants.
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