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

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Behind every successful community program is a group of people willing to show up and make a difference.Our volunteers help strengthen Cherokee County in countless ways, from mentoring youth and supporting educational opportunities to delivering food, providing transportation assistance, and building meaningful relationships throughout the community.Programs like Neighborhood Ambassadors demonstrate the power of neighbors helping neighbors. Their commitment, compassion, and dedication help create opportunities and inspire hope for adults and children alike.To every volunteer who gives their time, talents, and heart: thank you. You are helping build a stronger Cherokee County every day.Interested in getting involved? Feel free to reach out anytime: www.know2cherokee.com. ... See MoreSee Less

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KNOW2Cherokee

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Order by noon this Friday and get a wide variety of seasonal and not so seasonal produce for your household. Boxes are $20 cash/credit/debit or $5 on a SNAP card.Our Fresh Food box for next week! You can order at 508 W Buford St Wednesday and Thursday from 10-1, BGEN - Business Generator from 4-7 on Thursday, and also 10-12 on Friday! You can also order online anytime at KNOW2Cherokee.com! Each box is $20 cash, check, debit, or credit, or $5 with SNAP!! SNAP orders are only available in person unless you have set up a snaponline account! ... See MoreSee Less

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KNOW2Cherokee

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Ty Lindsay Summer Academy is made possible through a partnership between KNOW(2), The Classic Society, and Cherokee County School District. We come together with one goal: to give students the support, encouragement, and learning experiences they deserve. If you’ve ever wanted to be part of something that truly lifts up local kids, this is a great place to jump in.Want to support? Send us a message. ... 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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