CHEROKEE, April 1, 2008—Cherokee Preservation Foundation, the Office of the Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and Hotel are once again sponsoring the annual Cherokee Day of Caring, an all-day community service event, and it will take place on Thursday, May 1. Volunteers are encouraged to sign up now.
During the daylong event, members of the tribe and community will help ten families or individuals in particular need who have been nominated by their communities clubs. Volunteers will lend a hand with painting, yard clean-up, gardening, and fix-it projects.
No special skills are necessary in order to participate, but they would be valuable. Anyone who can help during the entire eight-hour period between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. is urged to call 497-3521 and ask for Valorie Welch or Monica Tafoya. Harrah’s employees who would like to volunteer should contact Janna Hyatt at 487-8853. Tribal government employees who want to participate should consult first with their supervisor and then contact Ashleigh Brown at 497-7029.
Other features of the Cherokee Day of Caring will be the honoring of ten Quiet Heroes” who have served their communities unselfishly, and for the first time, a Good Neighbor Award that honors someone who has significantly helped members of the EBCI, but who does not live in one of the EBCI communities.
About Cherokee Preservation Foundation
Cherokee Preservation Foundation (www.cpfdn.org) was established on November 14, 2000, as part of the Second Amendment to the Tribal-State Compact between the EBCI and the State of North Carolina. It is an independent nonprofit foundation funded by the EBCI from gaming revenues generated by the Tribe. CPFdn is not part of or associated with any for-profit gaming entity. Since CPFdn’s inception in 2000, it has made 447 grants totaling more than $37 million to EBCI and regional projects and programs that address cultural preservation, economic development and job creation, and environmental renewal and protection. Every dollar of CPFdn support has been matched by $1.38 in secured grants or other funding or in-kind resources, making CPFdn’s total contribution to the region more than $89 million.
