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Clubs and Organizations

Charitable Organizations

Ahimsa House
Helps victims of domestic violence 24-hours a day who need help getting their pets to safety
404-452-6248 www.ahimsahouse.org

Angel House Girls Home is A residential facility to help girls ages 12-18 learn self-sufficiency.
770-479-9555
www.angelhousega.com

Anna Crawford Children’s Center is dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect, and protecting and serving children and families through prevention and intervention services.
678 504-6388
www.cherokeechildadvocates.org

Bethany Place is a transitional home for single women, unwed mothers.
770-479-9462
www.bethanyplace.org

CASA for Children, Inc. promotes the health and happiness of children impacted by abuse through programs that increase their safety and improve their educational, social and emotional functioning.
770-345-3274
www.casacherokee.org

CCHS Thrift Store accepts donations and sells used household items to raise money for Cherokee County Humane Society. 5900 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth.
770-592-8072

Cherokee Family Violence Center offers emergency shelter and crisis intervention, affordable housing, education, support services.
770-479-1703
Spanish 770-720-7050 or 800-334-2836 option 2.
www.cfvc.org

Cherokee Fellowship of Christian Athletes challenges professional, college, high school, junior high and youth level coaches and athletes to use athletics to impact the world for Christ.
Bill Queen, 404-441-3508
www.cherokeefca.org

Cherokee County Humane Society (CCHS)
770-928-5115 or admin@cchumanesociety.org
www.cchumanesociety.org

Cherokee FOCUS works to improve the lives of children and families through collaborative programs and initiatives.
Sonia Carruthers, 770-345-5483
www.cherokeefocus.org

Cherokee County Senior Services offers educational, social, leisure and recreational activities for senior citizens. 770-345-5312 or 770-345-5320
www.cherokeega.com/senior-services

Collins Dixon Foundation: Bend Your Knees, Inc. raises awareness and helps children with pediatric brain tumors. Contact: Bob Dixon, 678-922-1560.

Community Veterinary Care provides professional veterinary care for pets whose owners have limited financial means. 678-640-3512
www.communityveterinarycare.com

Companion Animal Connection
678-493-9847
www.adoptapet.com

Everyday Angels offers financial assistance for local families in need.
aaeverydayangels@gmail.com

Feed My Lambs, Inc. provides free Christian preschools in the U.S. and around the World.
770-795-9348
office@feedmylambs.net
www.feedmylambs.net

Forever Fed
A mobile food ministry that addresses physical hunger and hopelessness in North Georgia by providing meals and sharing the gospel.
www.foreverfed.org

Funds 4 Furry Friends helps those in need with food, spay/neuter and medical attention for their pets.
Gina Jeter, 770-842-8893

Georgia Animal Project based in Ball Ground, offers high quality, low cost spay and neuter services for dogs and cats throughout North Georgia.
770-704-PAWS (7297)
www.theanimalproject.org

Give a Kid a Chance – Cherokee sponsors a yearly back-to-school bash, giving children in need filled backpacks to free haircuts.
www.giveakidachance.org

Goshen Valley Boys Ranch offers a home, care and counsel to young men in the DFCS system.
770-796-4618
www.goshenvalley.org

Green Pets America animal rescue group.
770-712-4077 or Steve@GreenPetsAmerica.org
www.greenpetsamerica.org

Habitat for Humanity North Central Georgia
770-587-9697
www.habitat-ncg.org

HopeQuest Ministry Group helps people who struggle intensely with life dominating issues related to alcohol abuse, substance abuse and/or sexual brokenness.
678-391-5950
www.hqmg.org

HOPE Center offers support for unplanned pregnancy.
770-924-0864 or info@TheHopeCtr.com
www.hopectr.com

HOPE Center — Baby & More Thrift Store offers adult and children’s clothing
770-517-4450
www.babyandmorethriftstore.com

Life Connection Ministries helps empower and provide humanitarian relief in the form of wells and greenhouses to impoverished communities. Mission trips offered.
Florine Russell 678-234-1798.
www.lcm-ga.com

Matthew E. Russell Foundation works to establish literacy and libraries in rural areas worldwide.
Florine Russell, 678-234-1798.
www.mattrussell.org

MUST Ministries offers groceries, hot meals, emergency shelter, supportive housing, clothing, employment services, summer lunch and more from five locations in eight counties, including the Canton office at 111 Brown Industrial Pkwy.
www.mustministries.org

National Alliance for Mental Illness is the nation’s largest grassroots organization in America working to build better lives for the millions affected by mental illness.
www.nami.org

Never Alone Outreach provides food and clothing assistance to Cherokee families in need.
www.neveralone.org

Next Step Ministries offers a therapeutic day program, Saturday respite, camps and special events for people with special needs.
770-592-1227
www.nextstepministries.net

North Georgia Pregnancy Center offers help and care to young girls and women with an unplanned pregnancy or who need counseling.
706-253-6303
www.ngapregnancy.org

Papa’s Pantry is a year-round local food ministry, which also includes the Masters Training Center to help individuals and families in crisis get back on their feet.
Lynne Saunders 770-591-4730
www.papaspantry.org

Pet Buddies Food Pantry helps families in need by providing pet food, supplies, spaying and neutering, and education through community outreach programs.
678-310-9858
www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org

Safe Kids Cherokee County provides free child safety seat inspections by appointment.
770-721-7808
www.cherokeesafekidscherokeecounty.org

SERV International operates the House of Hope orphanage in Africa, sponsors a clean water program in Dominican Republic and meal distributions worldwide. Also offers mission trips.
770-516-1108
www.servone.org

The Blue Ribbon Foundation fosters a national dialog toward finding the cause, cure and prevention of ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis), CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome), fibromyalgia and Lyme disease.
Tom Prior, 478-397-5542
www.theblueribbonfoundation.org

Volunteer Aging Council is a nonprofit that helps raise funds for the seniors of Cherokee County.
A list of current needs is available.
770-310-3474
www.vac-cherokeega.org

 

Support Organizations

AA Meetings
Canton Meets: 9:30 a.m. Monday-Saturday,
7 p.m. Monday at Canton First United Methodist,
930 Lower Scott Mill Road.

Woodstock Meets: 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at Hillside United Methodist, 4474 Towne Lake Parkway. www.aageorgia.org/14c-meetings.html

Al-Anon and Al-A-Teen
Canton Meets: 8 pm Thursday at St Clements Episcopal Church, 2795 Ridge Road.
Woodstock Meets: Tuesday Al-anon and Alateen 8 pm Thursday Al-anon at Hillside United Methodist Church, 4474 Towne Lake Pkwy.
Reba, 770-516-3502
www.ga-al-anon.org

American Heart Association – Cherokee Division
678-385-2013

American Red Cross Metro Chapter
770-428-2695

Caregivers Alzheimers Support Group
Meets: 6:30 p.m. first Tuesday of Every Other Month at Benton House of Woodstock, 3385 Trickum Rd.
678-494-4500
woodstockinfo@bentonhouse.com

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered recovery program for all types of habits, hurts and hangups.
Meets:

  • 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at Woodstock Church of the Nazarene | 770-366-7515
  • 6:30 p.m. Mondays at Sixes United Methodist | 770-345-7644 | www.sixesumc.org
  • 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Ministry House | 678-459-2347 | www.MinistryHouse.org
  • 6:15 p.m. Thursdays at 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton | 678-764-8660 | www.celebraterecovery.com

Cherokee County Support Group provides support for people with autoimmune conditions.
Meets: 6:30 – 8 pm second Thursday at New Light Baptist Church, 1716 New Light Rd, Holly Springs.
Stacie Collett, 404-402-0571
jhmom88@comcast.net and Christy Stephenson, 770-337-0294
christystephenson@msn.com

Cherokee County Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
www.cherokeecountyspecialolympics.org

Cherokee Christian Ministerial Association for pastors and ministry leaders of all Christian denominations.
Meets: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. last Wednesday at Dayspring Church, 6835 Victory Drive, Woodstock.
www.cherokeeministers.org

Diabetes Support Group
Meets: 9:30 and 11 a.m. third Tuesday at Emeritus Assisted Living, 756 Neese Road, Woodstock.
Linda Watson, 770-793-7818

Georgia Canines for Independence
404-824-4637
gcidogs@aol.com
www.gcidogs.org

Grace Valley Ministries connects pastors by offering small group meetings, free counseling and a place to retreat. 727-251-7690, info@gracevalleyministries.org
www.gracevalleyministries.org

Grandparents Raising GRANDchildren
Meets: 7:15 p.m. second Tuesdays Transfiguration Catholic Church, Marietta (nursery available).
Jeannie 770-919-9275

Hearing Loss Association of America NW Metro Atlanta Chapter for people with hearing loss looking for support and resources, holds free and informative quarterly meetings at the Senior Center on Arnold Mill Road. nwmetroatlantahlaa@gmail.com

La Leche League of South Cherokee
Meets: 10 a.m. first Tuesday and 7 p.m. third Tuesday at Bascomb United Methodist Church. Marguerite 678-315-7686 or Megan 770-517-0191

MOMS Club of Woodstock-Townelake
momsclubofwoodstocktl@gmail.com
www.sites.google.com/site/momscluboftownelakewoodstock

MOPS — Mothers of Preschoolers (birth -K)
Meets: 9:30 a.m. second and fourth Mondays at Hillside UMC, 4474 Towne Lake Pkwy.
770-924-4777

Unlimited Possibilities, support group for stroke and brain injury survivors.
Meets: 7 p.m. first Tuesday of each month at Kennestone Outpatient Rehab Center.
Kelly 678-677-2589

 

Business Organizations

Canton Cherokee Business and Professional Women’s Club
Meets: Noon on third Thursdays at Canton IHOP
Glenda Hinton 770-345-1751

Canton Communicators Toastmasters Club
Meets: Noon-1:15 p.m. Thursdays at the Canton YMCA.
Steven Van Schooten 770-366-8224
www.toastmasters.org

The Joy of Connecting Networking for Women
Meets: Various times and locations.
Edeline Dryden 678-789-6158
www.xperienceconnections.com/spotlight/woodstock/

 

Civic, County Organizations

AARP Woodstock Chapter is for anyone age 50 and older.
Meets: 11:30 a.m. second Tuesdays at Tuscany. Lunch is $15.
Rich 770-926-1944

BridgeMill-Sixes Service League
Marlyn Patouillet 770-345-7941
www.bssl.org

Canton-Cherokee TRIAD/S.A.L.T.
(Seniors and Law Enforcement Together)

Meets: 8:30 a.m. first Tuesday at G.Cecil Pruitt YMCA
in Canton (Hall of Fame Room).
www.saltcherokee.com

Canton Optimist Club
Meets: 7:30 a.m. Fridays at Canton IHOP.
canton_optimist@hotmail.com
www.sites.google.com/site/cantonoptimistclub/home

Canton Rotary Club
Meets: Noon Tuesdays at the Cherokee Conference Center at the Bluffs
www.cantongarotary.org

Cherokee County Historical Society
770-345-3288
www.rockbarn.org

Cherokee Country Service League
770-704-5991

Pilot Club of Cherokee County
Meet: 6: 30 p.m. second Mondays at IHOP
on Hwy 20. Lynda Goodwin, 770-393-1766 or
Lynda@edgoodwinassociates.com
www.pilotinternational.com

Rotary Club of Cherokee County
Meets: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at IHOP on Highway 92
770-480-4179

Service League of Cherokee County
770-704-5991
www.serviceleague.net

 

Political Organizations

Cherokee County Democratic Party
Meets: 7 p.m. second Thursday at Holly Springs Train
Depot, 164 Hickory Road, Holly Springs
770-345-3489
www.cherokeedemocrats.com

Cherokee County Libertarians
Meets: 7:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday at the
Cherokee County Board of Realtors Training Center, 1600 River Park Blvd., Suite 104, Woodstock.
www.cherokeelp.org

Cherokee County Republican Party
P.O. Box 1267, Woodstock
678-882-0915 www.cherokeecounty.gop
Contact us to verify meetings, time and locations. Follow us on Facebook and twitter.

Cherokee Tea Party Patriots
Meets: 4 p.m. third Sunday at Latimer Hall, 103
Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock.
Conrad Quagliaroli 770-378-8232, conradquag@gmail.com
www.teapartypatriots.org/groups/cherokee-tea-party-patriots

Cherokee County Republican Women affiliated with The Georgia Federation of Republican Women Meets: Monthly in Woodstock/Canton.
770-592-7811 or jkconkey@gmail.com

Grassroots Conservatives of Cherokee
Meets: 7- 9 a.m. Fridays at the Chick-fil-a on 951
Ridgewalk Parkway, Woodstock by the Outlet Mall.
Bill Dewrell 770-294-0922

Republican Women of Cherokee County
678-520-2236 www.rwccga.com

 

Recreation and Hobbies

Allatoona Gold Panners
Periodic events, outings
Rob Kelly rrkelly@bellsouth.net

Cherokee Amateur Radio Society
Meets: 10 a.m. on the second Saturday at William G.
Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road.
www.cherokeehams.com

Cherokee Community Chorale
678-439-8625
www.cherokeechorale.org

Cherokee County Arts Center
94 North St., Canton.
770-704-6244
www.CherokeeArts.org

Cherokee County Master Gardeners
770-721-7803
http://www.caes.uga.edu/extension/cherokee/mastergardeners/

Cherokee Photography Club
www.cherokeepc.org

Cherokee County Saddle Club hosts monthly meetings and group rides.
www.cherokeesaddleclub.com

Cherokee Hockey In Line League (CHILL)
Roller Hockey
www.cherokeehockey.org

Cherokee Music Teachers Association:
Linda Lokey
770-720-1701
www.cherokeemta.org

Cherokee Soccer Association
770-704-0187
www.csaimpact.com

Cherokee Youth Lacrosse Association
http://cherokeelacrosse.uslaxteams.com/

Christian Authors Guild
Meets: 7-9 p.m. first and third Monday at Prayer
and Praise Christian Fellowship,
6409 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock.
www.christianauthorsguild.org

Kingdom Riders
is a forming chapter of the Christian Motorcyclists Association in Canton.
Meets: 8 a.m. fourth Saturdays at Family Tradition restaurant in Hickory Flat. All makes of motorcycles welcome.

Les Marmitons. for men interested in culinary arts.
www.lesmarmitons.org

Wildlife Action, Inc. is a conservation organization on Allatoona Lake at 2075 Kellogg Creek Road, Acworth.
770-924-7464 www.wildlifeactiongeorgia.com

Cherokee Senior Softball Association
www.seniorsoftball.com

Sons of the American Revolution – Cherokee
Meets: 7 p.m. second Tuesdays at the Rock Barn,
638 Marietta Hwy., Canton.
www.cherokeechapter.com

William G. Long Senior Center offers activities for seniors at 223 Arnold Mill Road in Woodstock.
678-445-6518

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