Cherokee Senior Services, Volunteer Aging Council Host Fundraiser

CANTON, GA — Cherokee County Senior Services and the Volunteer Aging Council teamed up on Aug. 20 to host a hot dog luncheon fundraiser to provide emergency assistance to senior citizens in the county.

The annual fundraising event was held at the Senior Center on Univeter Road in Canton. Organizers sold more than 150 hot dog plates at $5 each raising $850 for the Volunteer Aging Council’s Last Stop program.

“We are thrilled with the turnout for this year’s hot dog fundraiser,” said Cherokee County Senior
Services Resource Coordinator and Volunteer Aging Council Volunteer De Gale. “With the money raised, we will be able to help out several seniors needing assistance.”

The Last Stop program is a financial assistance program that provides emergency assistance when all other means have been exhausted. Financial assistance may include rental assistance, minor medical costs, utilities and temporary housing.

“I want to thank all of those who donated and participated in this event,” Cherokee County Senior Services Director Tim Morris said. “Their contributions will have a large impact on our seniors.”

The Volunteer Aging Council works in conjunction with Cherokee County Senior Services to create fundraising events and gather support from private donors, local organizations and businesses in Cherokee County to raise funds to help low-income seniors and senior veterans who are not currently covered by programs already in place.

To learn more about the Volunteer Aging Council and view information on upcoming fundraising events, visit the Volunteer Aging Council's website or visit the county's senior service's website.