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

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Middle school can be a tough season. Kids are figuring out who they are, what they’re good at, and where they fit. And the right support during this time can change everything. That’s why Ty Lindsay Summer Academy matters.This summer experience brings together about 25 middle school students for enrichment, caring role models and mentors, and academic support heading into the next school year.If you’d like to help a student thrive this summer, you can give or step in as a mentor.www.know2cherokee.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Annual-Report_rev.pdf ... See MoreSee Less

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Giving back doesn’t just make a difference for others, it changes us, too. When we show up for our community, we often feel more connected, less alone, and more grounded in what really matters. It’s a powerful way to feel part of something bigger than ourselves.Whether you volunteer, support a local program, or simply share resources with a neighbor, every act of generosity adds up. Learn more: www.know2cherokee.com/contact ... 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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