2026 begins our 11th year of service to our neighbors by our volunteers.
As of February 28, 2026, we have delivered over 3370 core services which include information, meals, rides and visits.
This does not include the thousands of neighbors that have participated in our education programs, health screenings, blood drives, public safety classes, support groups…..
Cardiovascular Screening w/ Northside Cherokee
Held OCTOBER 14, 2026
61 screenings done
Findings - 11 - elevated BP, 7 - abnormal glucose level, 6 - carotid artery plaque, 1 - high cholesterol
Each of these participants received counseling and education from nurses and ultrasound technicians, along with a recommendation for further evaluation from their physician.
Public Safety Classes 2026
October and November Classes for Stop the Bleed and CPR are full.
If you’d like to be notified when other classes are scheduled please email: groups.bigcanoewc@gmail.com
Alzheimer’s Association Presentation
Part of PAINT BIG CANOE PURPLE
Oct. 29 (Th) 2:00 pm - BC Chapel - Cousins Hall
Strong Mind, Strong Community A Fireside Chat on Brain Health and Dementia Advocacy
PRESENTERS:
Clay Jacobs, Georgia's Executive Director of the Alzheimer's Association
Sterling Kenyon, state advocate for the Alzheimer's Association of Georgia
North Georgia Veterans Helping Veterans
North GA Parkinson’s Support Group
What we do
We provide wellness-related activities and services (Info, Meals, Rides, Visits, Support Services or Education) at no cost, for eligible families and individuals of all ages throughout the community. Please take a few minutes to watch our video that highlights our services through testimonials from clients and volunteers!
Who we are
The Big Canoe Wellness Collaborative is a non-profit, all volunteer group which provides short-term non-emergency and non-medical wellness services to the residents of Big Canoe. The Collaborative is a tax-exempt Charitable organization under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Tax ID #47-1453641.
To learn how we started, where we've come from, take a look at our History.
And, here's our current leadership.
Did you know?
Emergency Preparedness fact sheets, specific to each neighborhood, are now available here and on the Big Canoe POA website.
The Georgia legislature has enacted a new statutory Power of Attorney form in an effort to increase the acceptance of the form throughout various institutions. If your Power of Attorney is dated prior to 2017, you might check with your attorney to see if it is compliant.
Ongoing and Upcoming Events can be found on the Events page - be sure to take a look!
