Cherokee Day of Caring

5/17/10 - 5/20/10
Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds

The Cherokee Day of Caring is a community service event jointly sponsored by the Cherokee Preservation Foundation, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and the Office of the Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee. This annual event, which began in 2005, builds on Gadugi, the Cherokee tradition of giving and supporting fellow community members. During this day long event volunteers paint, clean and make repairs for one homeowner in each of our 10 Cherokee communities. These homeowners are nominated by their respective community clubs as being individuals who are in need of assistance. Along with these home repair projects this event honors ten Quiet Heroes, individuals nominated by their community as a person who consistently and selflessly gives without ever asking for something in return. While we honor and recognize those individuals in our community that give of themselves for the betterment of the Eastern Band we cannot forget the dedication, hard work and loyalty given to our Tribe by regional, non-enrolled, community members. Each year the Day of Caring recognizes one Good Neighbor, a community member who is not enrolled but nevertheless devotes themselves to helping the Eastern Band.

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