Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina

Run For Kids’ Sake t-shirt design contest!

jamyed — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:24:07 +0000

Create a design for the 2012 Run for Kids’ Sake fundraiser in Buncombe County! Open to all Bigs, Littles, and the public. Use this runforkidstemplate to add your artwork on the inside of the border! Deadline is March 16. A winner will be chosen by our Advisory Council on March 20, and the winner will receive a fun prize!

Email the template to robinm@bbbswnc.org or mail it to us with your name and contact info: BBBS 50 S. French Broad Avenue, Suite 213 Asheville, NC 28801

Run For Kids’ Sake will be held on Saturday, June 16 on the trails at the Warren Wilson College campus. The event is open to runners and walkers. Proceeds support Big Brothers Big Sisters’ mentoring programs in Buncombe County. The race is part of the Asheville Track Club’s Grand Prix series. Join us on the trails!

January is National Mentoring Month!

jamyed — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:28:14 +0000

January is a great time to say THANK YOU to the many dedicated volunteers who serve as “Bigs” to youth in WNC! It’s also a perfect time for other community members to start something BIG for a child! With your help, we can reach more children who need the support of a caring role model. Call us today to get involved: 253-1470 in Buncombe County or visit the “Branch Offices” page for contact info for the BBBS program closest to you.

National Mentoring Month at MANNA!

jamyed — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:47:03 +0000

Matches are invited to volunteer at MANNA on Saturday, January 21 from 1:00-3:00 at MANNA Food Bank. The event honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his dedication to civic action and celebrates National Mentoring Month! Space limited to 12 matches. Call 253-1470 to sign up or email your Match Support Coordinator.

Bowl For Kids’ Sake 2012!

jamyed — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:57:51 +0000

Start something BIG for a kid by supporting Bowl For Kids’ Sake!
The annual fundraiser will be held on February 25 for the Buncombe, Burke, Henderson, and Polk County offices. The Haywood County event will be March 3.

Call the office you wish to support to reserve your bowling shift.
Buncombe: 253-1470
Burke: 430-8357
Haywood: 273-3601
Henderson: 693-8153
Polk: 859-9230

Bowlers: Fax or mail in the Team Registration Form to reserve your bowling time… All county Team Registration

If you wish to use our easy, secure online fundraising click here:
http://www.firstgiving.com/bbbswnc

Click here for step-by-step instructions for setting up your fundraising page at the First Giving link above:
Online fundraising steps

Buncombe County Holiday Party a big success!

jamyed — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:44:25 +0000

Thanks to Charles Schwab and Company for their sponsorship of the party! And thank you to TD Bank for their sponsorship of match activities in 2011 and 2012! Both groups were terrific to volunteer at the party on December 12! Bigs and Littles enjoyed games in the gym, made beautiful beaded gifts thanks to Lyn Wells, made bottle light decorations, built handy items from wood kits, and created heartwarming cards for patients at Care Partners.

Wild Wing Cafe: Tuesday, October 25

jamyed — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:30:59 +0000

Join us on Tuesday, October 25 between 5:00 and 9:00 for dinner at Wild Wing Cafe! The restaurant will donate 10% of sales that evening to BBBS! Littles can enjoy the Pumpkin Pageant and view decorated pumpkins entered by area schools. They can also decorate a pumpkin and wear a costume to enter the costume contest. Bigs will receive a free kid’s meal coupon toward their Little’s meal that evening.

Bigs’ Night Out at Pack’s Tavern

jamyed — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:31:10 +0000

Tuesday, October 18 from 5:30-7:30 Bigs in all programs are invited to Pack’s Tavern in downtown Asheville (beside the Fire Department). Feel free to bring a guest (but no Littles at this event). Appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided; Bigs can purchase their own meals and other drinks if they wish. Robin Myer, Executive Director, will give an update on the organization. Connect with staff and other Bigs, and take away valuable resources to assist you in your match! Free parking below Pack’s Tavern on Marjorie Street. Email jamyed@bbbswnc.org if you plan to attend or call 253-1470.

Mentor Recruitment Night!

jamyed — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:07:03 +0000

Mentor Recruitment Night was held on Thursday, August 25 at Asheville Pizza on Coxe Avenue. Thanks to Asheville Pizza for hosting us! We had a great turnout. Couldn’t make it? Visit the Volunteer page or call 253-1470 to Start Something BIG for a child today!

Start Something BIG for a child!

jamyed — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:52:12 +0000

Starting more high school graduates. More friendships. More role models. Community members, like yourself, can start something BIG each and every day in the lives of children impacted by Big Brothers Big Sisters. Become a mentor, sponsor a group activity, make a donation, or recruit mentors from your church or workplace.

Women and men are needed in the School-based Program/ After-School Mentoring Program to spend one hour a week helping a young person boost academic success, confidence, and social skills.

Volunteers, especially men, are needed for the Community-based Program to become a Big to a young person from a single-parent family. Call the BBBS office in your town today! For contact information about the BBBS program closest to you, visit our Branch Offices page.

Free school supplies & backpacks for Littles!

jamyed — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 06:35:36 +0000

Littles currently matched in the BBBS community-based program in Buncombe County can get a free filled backpack for school! Thanks to United Way for hosting the School Supply Drive and to Mission Hospital and other local businesses for donating supplies and backpacks.
Pick-up dates: Wed. Aug. 3rd between 4:00 and 6:00 or Thurs. Aug. 4th between 11:00 and 1:00. Bigs or parents can pick up.
Location: 1st floor conference room of the United Way building.