Reach of Cherokee County, Inc.

06/12/2026

Abused elders have a 300% risk of death when compared to those who were not abused.

06/11/2026

We're Looking for Your Recommendations! 📚

A good book has the power to inspire, encourage growth, and help us navigate life's challenges.

Reach of Cherokee County wants to know: What are your favorite motivational or self-help books? Whether it's a book that changed your perspective, helped you through a difficult time, or simply inspired you to become your best self, we'd love to hear about it!

Share your recommendations in the comments below and tell us why you love them. Your suggestion may help someone else find the encouragement or guidance they need.

Let's build a community reading list filled with inspiration, resilience, and hope. 💙

06/11/2026

In a study of male same-sex relationships, only 26% of men called the police for assistance after experiencing near-lethal violence.

06/11/2026

06/10/2026

26% of gay men and 37% of bisexual men have experienced r**e, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime, as opposed to 29% of heterosexual men.

06/09/2026

Elder abuse instances happen mostly in the home where the senior lives.

06/08/2026

1 in 10 Is the number of elder adults that experience some form of abuse in their lifetime.

06/05/2026

A 2009 study found that close to 50% of people with dementia experience some kind of abuse.

06/03/2026

Domestic violence is not limited to heterosexual relationships and can affect individuals of all sexual orientations and genders. Within the LGBTQ community, intimate partner violence occurs at a rate equal to or even higher than that of the heterosexual community. LGBTQ individuals may experience unique forms of intimate partner violence as well as distinctive barriers to seeking help due to fear of discrimination or bias.