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Hugs in a Blanket

Date & Location

11/02/2026 – 12/12/2026 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Community Outreach: Hugs in a Blanket

Cherokee Recreation & Parks is hosting Hugs in a Blanket, a community drive to keep Cherokee County seniors warm by sharing joy and helping those in need this holiday season!

We’re asking for donations of:

  • New warm blankets (any size)

  • New unisex slipper socks (non-skid preferred)

  • Caring card

Donation Dates:

Monday, November 2 – Saturday, December 12, 2026
Drop off items during each facility’s regular business hours.

Donated items will be delivered to nursing homes, memory care facilities, and homeless care locations within Cherokee County.

Drop-Off Locations

The WREC
7545 Main Street, Building 200, Woodstock, GA 30188
770-924-7768

The Buzz (L.B. “Buzz” Ahrens Jr. Recreation Center)
7345 Cumming Highway, Canton, GA 30115
770-501-8002

Harry Johnston Aquatic Center
1200 Wellstar Way, Canton, GA 30114
678-880-4760

Questions?

Contact Jessica Hallman at jshallman@cherokeecountyga.gov or call 770-924-7768.

Your donation is more than a blanket — it’s a hug for a senior in need.

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