Twenty years ago, when Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina was setting up a branch in Burke County, Beth Davidson was its first volunteer. “Beth was looking for an opportunity to give back to her hometown community by…
Archives for April 2019
2019 Cashiers Valley Croquet Tournament
The June 11 event will be held at the Country Club of Sapphire Valley and includes the options of playing, having lunch or both (among other sponsorship and donor options). Please help the players support the important work…
This Big and Little are like ‘two peas in a pod’
“The match was ideal in so many ways that we had yet to discover,” Ann recalled of the meeting. The first way it was ideal was obvious. Megan, who first met Ann eight years ago when she was…
Steve Claxton to hike the whole Great Smoky Mts. National Park – and you can help
Steve Claxton, an outfitter by trade who grew up in and lives in Swain County, expects to complete all 900 miles by the end of the year. He’s hoping people inspired by his “Hiking for Hope” campaign will support…
In praise of BBBS volunteers: Sandra makes a big difference
Sandra, on right in the photo, knew she wanted to help children when she retired as an elementary school teacher several years ago. So when someone suggested Big Brothers Big Sisters of Swain County, she leapt at the chance. April…
Susy Chandler, former Little Sister, joins BBBS Buncombe Advisory Council
Susy Chandler, central affairs coordinator of Lenoir-Rhyne University Asheville, has joined the Buncombe County branch’s Advisory Board. Chandler comes to Big Brothers Big Sisters as a former Little Sister who lived then in Little Rock, Arkansas. In 1985, her Big…
