Cherokee Indicators Project

The Cherokee Indicators Project is a partnership between United Way of the Piedmont, Cherokee County Community Foundation, Upstate Workforce Investment Board, and countless organizations and individuals throughout Cherokee County. The project engages community members in discussion about our area's most pressing issues. The goal is to identify and examine key social, economic, and environmental indicators that illustrate Cherokee County's quality of life. The final product is a document that serves as an educational tool, a grant reference, a planning foundation -- but most importantly a catalyst for change.

View the Community Indicators Report

Putting the Indicators to work

Attend a panel discussion  hosted by Workforce Investment Board

All Sessions will be held at Broad River Electric Cooperation in Gaffney from 11:30am - 1:00pm

Friday, October 1st - Education

Friday, October 22nd - Public Health

Friday, November 19th - Family and Youth at Risk

Friday, January 21st - Crime and Safety

Friday, February 18th - Economic Development

** Click here to email Libbie Cheek and reserve your spot**

Partnership

Partnership is the cornerstone of this project. We have commitment form United Way of the Piedmont, Upstate Workforce Investment Board and Cherokee County Foundation to provide project management. We have secured a project chairman, Barry Morgan, who will guide the Indicator's Cabinet in the oversight and direction. Other likely partners include the City of Gaffney, Town of Blacksburg, Cherokee County Government, Limestone College, Cherokee County Schools, Timken, Nestle, Milliken, Upstate Carolina Medical Center, Metropolitan Studies Institute at USC Upstate, Spartanburg Community College, and countless others.

For volunteer opportunities and additional information, please contact Libbie Cheek by email, or by telephone at 864-490-9813.