The Cherokee Boys Club is a non-profit organization located in Cherokee, North Carolina, serving the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) community since 1932. Originally established as a boarding school program for Cherokee boys, the organization has evolved into a comprehensive service organization that supports both the Cherokee Central Schools and the broader tribal community. The organization operates several essential services including school bus transportation, food service operations for Cherokee Central Schools, and facility maintenance. They also manage a printing service, a garage and automotive service center, and provide various youth development programs. The Cherokee Boys Club is structured as a business-model organization, teaching valuable work skills and business principles to Cherokee youth while providing necessary community services. Despite its historical name, the organization serves all community members regardless of gender. It employs both tribal and non-tribal members and operates under a board of directors composed of tribal members. The organization plays a significant role in preserving Cherokee culture while preparing youth for future careers through hands-on work experience and mentorship opportunities. It maintains strong partnerships with the EBCI tribal government, Cherokee Central Schools, and various community organizations. The Cherokee Boys Club is recognized as one of the oldest continuously operating Native American service organizations in the United States.