CONNECT | EMPOWER | PROSPER

To connect individuals and organizations in Cherokee County to develop a positive culture of learning and good health for personal success and civic prosperity.

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CONNECT

KNOW(2) is a connector for good pulling together volunteers, leaders and experts to address community needs in focus areas like economic success, public health, education, family & youth, and special projects like the national Census.

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EMPOWER

KNOW(2) empowers people with programs like the Neighborhood Ambassadors, BGEN, Fit2gether, the Honorable Rufus H. Foster, Jr. Scholarship program at Spartanburg Community College (SCC), FoodShare and Wholespire.

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PROSPER

KNOW(2) helps Cherokee County become more prosperous and helps measure that success with benchmarks like the Community Indicators.

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KNOW2Cherokee

KNOW(2) connects Cherokee County residents to promote engagement, so that all prosper.

KNOW2Cherokee

1 week ago

We are thrilled to share the incredible impact of our recent Afternoon at the Oscars with you all 🎉 Thanks to the efforts of our amazing community, we were able to achieve remarkable results:Built Awareness of KNOW(2)'s mission and work Honored local volunteers and community leaders, andRaised over $25,000 after expenses to support Neighborhood Ambassadors, FoodShare Cherokee and BGEN and our other initiatives!Your amazing support helps KNOW(2) continue to support all residents of Cherokee County to become healthier, better educated, more prosperous and more civically engaged. You ROCK!! These numbers truly make a difference, and it's all because of our wonderful network of supporters 🙌 Share this post to spread the word about the amazing work we’ve accomplished together! ... See MoreSee Less

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KNOW2Cherokee

3 weeks ago

A big shout out to the Cherokee Medical Center and the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System for all they do to support a healthier Cherokee County and all they do to support KNOW(2). CMC not only financially supports our work, but their staff also helps pack our FoodShare boxes once a month. CMC and SRHS are major partners with KNOW(2) in Live Healthy Cherokee! Thank you CMC and SRHS for your Gold Level Partnership with KNOW(2) this year!#afternoonattheoscars #cherokeecountysc #know2 ... See MoreSee Less

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Neighborhood ambassadors

This program reaches a broad base of the community, mostly in low-income areas of risk. Through over 300 volunteers since its inception, this program mentors, tutors, provides transporation assistance to Adult Education programs and job fairs, and delivers food for students during the summer months. Our ambassadors build trusting relationships in the community, helping where needed and inspiring adults and children.

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Wholespire

Through the efforts of this program, childhood obesity has shown a consistent decline. This program continues to gain national recognition (Robert Woods Johnson Foundation) for its success.

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BGEN business generator

Business Generation for Community Transformation

BGEN is a business generator located in downtown Gaffney. It is a place where entrepreneurs have the opportunity to share ideas, receive individualized training, and collaborate while working to promote and build their business.

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FOODSHARE

Our Mission: Feeding a Need in Our Community. Our goal is to enhance the quality of life by creating access to fresh affordable food, quality cooking and skills education. Our work revolves around three tenets: community empowerment and engagement, increased financial opportunity, and physical revitalization. These tenets will be evident among FoodShare’s core programs: the Fresh Food Box and Culinary Medicine cooking classes.

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WHO WE HELP

KNOW(2) in Cherokee County, SC brings together data, people, and opportunities so every resident can thrive. We focus on inspiring change, encouraging a growth mindset, and opening doors for education, employment, and community wellbeing.

Through our Neighborhood Ambassadors, we encourage youth to stay in school, support first-generation college students at Spartanburg Community College, and help launch and strengthen local startup businesses. We also work to ensure every resident is counted in efforts like the national Census so our community receives the resources it needs.

We cannot do this alone. Join us as a volunteer, donor, or community champion and help build a more prosperous Cherokee County for everyone.

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