Keith Hall, of the local UPS office, presents the $10,000 grant check to Judy Nix, Director of Development of Cherokee Children's Home, and Sandra Miller, volunteer coordinator of the home. Cherokee Children’s Home has received a $10,000 grant from The UPS Foundation, the charitable arm of UPS. The grant will be used to replace some of the furniture in the home that was purchased when the home opened in 1989 and will also be used to purchase new furniture and bedding for the four-bedroom addition the home plans to build.

Cherokee Children’s Home serves the abused, abandoned and neglected children of South Carolina. Since opening, the home has provided a safe haven to more than 1,600 children. The home has seen a growing need for single occupancy bedrooms for children who cannot be placed in the room with another child. Plans are underway to begin a capital campaign to raise the funds for the addition.

“We are so excited to receive this very generous funding from The UPS Foundation,” said Judy Nix, Director of Development of the home. “We are also pleased to partner with the local UPS employees who donated many hours working on the grounds of the home in September. This has certainly proven to be a wonderful collaboration between UPS and the home.”

Established in 1951 and based in Atlanta, Ga., The UPS Foundation identifies specific areas where its backing clearly impacts social issues. In support of the strategic approach, The UPS Foundation has identified the following focus areas for giving: nonprofit effectiveness, economic and global literacy, encouraging diversity, community safety and environmental sustainability.

In 2008, The UPS Foundation oversaw more than $100 million in philanthropy worldwide, including grants that benefit organizations or programs such as Cherokee Children’s Home and provide support for building stronger communities.

“The UPS Foundation is committed to funding impactful programs that make a meaningful difference in our communities – so we are proud to support Cherokee Children’s Home’s effort to provide a safe haven for these very deserving children,” said Ken Sternard, president of The UPS Foundation.