Serving Those Who Serve By Sheriff Frank Reynolds As you may imagine, working in public safety is a tough business. However, its not always the work thats tough; its often the sacrifices you might not expect. Missing ballet recitals, little league baseball games, and anniversaries are common practice in our profession. You see, I believe most people who put on the uniform and badge do so because they feel the need to serve their communities. They certainly dont do it to get rich, well, not in the monetary form. The Cherokee Sheriffs Office is one of the largest employers in Cherokee County with over 430 deputies and civilians. Although the Sheriffs Office offers competitive salaries and benefit packages to its employees, life can throw some curveballs our direction. What happens when a deputy is injured in the line of duty and sick time and long-term disability run out? What happens when a sick child needs to travel to another state for medical care? Who is there to help when they need help? Fortunately, the Cherokee Sheriffs Office is available to lend a supporting hand in times of need. Unlike some other programs that solicit donations for law enforcement, the Cherokee Sheriffs Office Foundation donations STAY in Cherokee County. Thats right; the donations you have been giving to other organizations do not necessarily help our local law enforcement. Although they may do good in other places, they dont help our hometown heroes like you may have been led to believe. The Foundation gathers resources to support programs in a partnership with the Cherokee Sheriffs Office. This nonprofit organization is a public/private partnership with the citizens of Cherokee County that provides support not available from government funding to supplement the needs of the Cherokee Sheriffs Office. This program includes, but is not limited to, the monetary support of public safety nonprofit organizations. All donations are based on funding available through the Cherokee Sheriffs Office Foundation. All donations must be met with the unanimous approval of the Cherokee Sheriffs Office Foundation Board of Directors. The Foundations goals include - Assisting the deputies of the Cherokee Sheriffs Office in a time of crisis in their immediate family. - Providing educational scholarships to children of active duty Cherokee Sheriffs Office deputies through a bi-annual competitive application process. - Assisting the Cherokee Sheriffs Office in securing funding for the latest resources available to enhance the safety of law enforcement officers and citizens of Cherokee County. - Promoting the high standards and quality of service through specialized and unique programs in collaboration with the Cherokee Sheriffs Office Foundation for the citizens of Cherokee County. The Cherokee Sheriffs Office Foundation needs your support. Please invest in your community by making a donation today. All donations are tax deductible. Please consult your tax accountant for more details. The Cherokee Sheriffs Office Foundation WILL NOT call you to solicit funding over the phone. If someone does, it is a scam. For more information about the Cherokee Sheriffs Office Foundation, please visit CherokeeSheriffsFoundation.org Cherokee Sheriffs Office FoundationP. O. Box 122Ball Ground, GA 30107
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