Cherokee Sheriff, Fire Chief Donate To Child Advocacy Organization

Cherokee County's two public safety agencies have come together to help less fortunate children in the community. 

Cherokee County Sheriff Roger Garrison and Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services Chief Tim Prather presented Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA, Cherokee with a check totaling $2,680 on Thursday. 

The money was raised by the Cherokee Parks and Recreation through its annual Guns and Hoses 5K, which was held in February.

CASA is an organization made up of community volunteers who advocate for the best interests of children who are placed in foster care due to abuse or neglect.

These volunteers ensure that the safety and well-being children are promoted in juvenile court child protection proceedings. They advocate that every child should have the chance to grow up in a safe and permanent home. 

"We at CASA are honored that Sheriff Garrison and Chief Prather chose CASA for Children as the beneficiary of this year’s Guns & Hoses run," said CASA Executive Director Deidre Hollands. "We would not be able to provide advocacy services to the vulnerable children in our county’s foster care system without support like theirs. We are grateful to our county leaders and to all those who participated in the run for their compassion for the welfare of these children."

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