Cherokee Youth Foundation

06/21/2026

❤️ Happy Father’s Day from all of us at Cherokee Youth Foundation!

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06/18/2026

❤️⚽️ Changing lives one child, one school, and one community at a time. Thank you for helping Cherokee Youth Foundation create opportunities for every child to succeed-on and off the field.

06/18/2026

🤝Partner Spotlight: Amicalola EMC 💚

A huge thank you to Amicalola EMC for supporting Cherokee Youth Foundation through their Operation Round Up grant program. This generous funding will help provide assistance to local families in need, ensuring more children have access to opportunities, support, and resources right here in our community.
Partnerships like this make a lasting impact and help us continue our mission of removing barriers for youth and families across Cherokee County.

Thank you, Amicalola EMC, for investing in our community and helping us make a difference!
Learn more about our mission at CherokeeYF.org.

06/12/2026

🚀 Know a young entrepreneur with a big idea? This opportunity from the Cherokee Chamber is a great way for students to learn real-world business skills and showcase their talents!

New this summer is the NextGen Entrepreneurship Experience! This free program is designed for rising 5th-8th grade students who are future business owners, innovators, and leaders that want to build real-world skills.

Are they currently investing in a hobby that could be products/services to sell? Are they already creating products or running a business? If so, we want to hear about it!

They will experience a hands-on session led by local business leaders where they will learn more about marketing, budgeting, customer service, and more. Then, they'll take that knowledge into the real world with their complimentary booth at SchmoozaPalooza, the Cherokee Chamber's annual Business Expo. They'll get to network with local businesses and experience what entrepreneurship looks like in the real world!

Applications are now open, so follow the link to learn more about this program! https://cherokeechamber.com/programs-events/programs/nextgen-entrepreneurship-experience/

05/29/2026

Cherokee Youth Foundation had the honor of hosting the IMPACT the Community Banquet, celebrating individuals who are making a lasting difference right here in Cherokee County. ❤️

We are incredibly proud of each of our award winners and the impact they continue to make in the lives of others through leadership, service, education, and youth development.

Congratulations to our 2026 honorees:

✨ Debra Murdock – Leadership Development ✨ Ashley Polito – Academics ✨ Riley Wildeman – Youth Development ✨ Wesley Lutz – Shane Moore Award

Thank you for your dedication to our community and for inspiring the next generation. Cherokee County is better because of each of you!

05/24/2026

Proud to call her ours!🫶🏼 The heart and soul of Cherokee Youth Foundation! ♥️

What if the most powerful thing you could do for your community was simply love it well? For Kim Bishop, that's not just a philosophy, it's how she shows up every single day. As Public Relations Director for GA Impact and Cherokee Youth Foundation, Kim has seen mountains moved by people who lead with love and serve with purpose. She doesn't take a single day of service for granted, and her prayer is that the impact she makes stretches far beyond her community, all the way to her children and grandchildren. Stories like Kim's are exactly why we created our May Women's Issue. 💛

Kim Owens Bishop | Public Relations Director, Georgia Impact Soccer Club & Cherokee Youth Foundation

05/21/2026

Deidre Hollands enjoying the Chamber After Hours event with fellow Rotarian James Coda! Always enjoy connecting with others who are passionate about serving and strengthening our community ❤️

05/21/2026

CYF loved partnering with Hasty Elementary for their 5th Grade Fun Day! ❤️⚽️

We had such a great time celebrating these students, building community, and making memories together. Thank you to Hasty ES for letting us be part of such a special day!

05/20/2026

Big smiles, big hearts, and a love for giving back ❤️⚽️

These players showed up for tryouts and helped support our SERV donation drive too. Proud of these kids for making a difference on and off the field. ❤️

05/19/2026

Help us congratulate Sarah Holt, the winner of our Ultimate Soccer Basket! ⚽️🎉

Thank you to everyone who supported us and participated. We appreciate you all so much ❤️