As you have sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. John 17:18
Local Mission Partners
Cherokee County Meals on Wheels
Founded in 1984, Cherokee County Meals on Wheels provides a hot meal to the elderly and others in our community. They also provide care to their clients as the meals are delivered.
The Free Medical Clinic of Cherokee County
Through the support of dedicated volunteer physicians, medical students, nurses, and community members, the Free Medical Clinic of Cherokee County aims to provide quality healthcare for the uninsured population of Cherokee County. The Free Medical Clinic is a program of Senior Centers of Cherokee County, Inc.
Christmas is for Kids
The Gaffney Ledger’s Christmas is for Kids program began with the idea that for every $100 raised one underprivileged child could go on a shopping spree to buy toys and clothes for Christmas. The annual shopping day is held the Saturday before Christmas at Walmart. Children are chosen to participate by the Department of Social Services, the Boys and Girls Club, Disabilities and Special Needs Board, Parents of Preschoolers, and other community organizations.
Harbor of Hope provides shelter for homeless individuals and for victims of abuse. This agency helps coordinate assistance from social works and health providers.
Founded in 1991 by the Greater Gaffney Ministerial Association in response to the growing pressure on local churches to have a central location to serve local families in need. Peach Center Ministries provides food, financial/medical assistance, personal hygiene, burnout assistance and other forms of aid as needed by our clients
First Steps works collaboratively to ensure that all children start school ready to reach their highest potential with engaged support from their parents, caregivers, and communities. One of the many programs offered by the Cherokee County First Steps is the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which is a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five, no matter their family’s income.
Key Regional and Global Partners
Smile Train provides comprehensive cleft care. Their services extend to nutrition services, orthodontic and general dental care, speech therapy and emotional support, intended to ensure long-term, successful rehabilitation for Smile Train’s cleft patients.
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is the emergency and refugee program of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. PDA focuses on long-term recovery of disaster impacted communities whether from storms, fires, or war. PDA provides training and disaster preparedness for presbyteries and synods.
For more than 75 years, Heifer International has worked with people all around the world to end hunger and poverty and care for the earth. Heifer supports and invests in local farmers and their communities with bees and livestock: cows, pigs, sheep, etc.
