Give
A
Kid A
Chance is a program designed to start the school year
out on the right foot for
children in need in Cherokee County.
More than 30
organizations (churches, businesses, ministries and
civic groups) work together to provide backpacks and
school supplies for each elementary, middle and
high
school student who has been preregistered with
Give a Kid a Chance. The event will be held in two
locations: the
Boys & Girls Club in Canton
and
His Hands Church
in Woodstock
This year, we anticipate serving as many
as 2,000 children! We've grown so much since our
beginning in 2006, when we helped 100 students and their
families.
The
services we offer our guests include vision, hearing,
dental and chiropractic screenings, and haircuts. Each
family can shop from a collection of like-new clothing,
and enjoy a fresh meal. All events and supplies are
provided at no charge for the registered students and
immediate
family. A voucher must be presented to receive a
backpack and school supplies.
Vaccinations will be available as
well. Students reporting to the
Canton location will be able to walk across the
street to the
Health
Department. Students reporting to the
Woodstock
location will be offered transportation to the Health
Department.
We are in need of
donations of new socks and underwear, adult and
children's sizes. Filled backpacks are needed, as well
as gently used, school appropriate clothing. We
also need volunteers, especially those who have medical
expertise and can help in the screening rooms. See how
you can be involved by e-mailing Candi Hannigan at
candihan@bellsouth.net.
