Little Sister Vicky and her Big Sister Monica Jones were matched in Polk County when Vicky was in the second grade. Transferring from a school match to the traditional program allowed Monica to provide more opportunity for Vicky, exposing her…
Archives for January 2020
Henderson BBBS’s Joe Sherman talks about the branch’s work on the radio!
Joe Sherman, a super Big Brother and member of the Henderson BBBS Advisory Council, spoke recently on Hendersonville radio station WTZQ-FM not only about last weekend’s spaghetti fundraising dinner but also about the great work Bigs are doing in…
Advisory Council member Natalie Swenson writes about mentoring in The Hendersonville Times-News
In the Hendersonville Times-News, Natalie Swenson writes, “A mentor is much more than a trusted friend, counselor, or teacher. He or she provides continuing care for an individual along life’s journey.” “A recent Henderson County survey with local schools determined…
We need more Big Brothers – like you!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Buncombe County has more than 40 boys on its waiting list for Big Brothers. This short video shows you how being a Big Brother is as good for you as it is for the kids.…
Have you organized your teams for Bowl For Kids’ Sake in Western North Carolina?
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Another Great Story from AmeriCorps: How one simple exercise helps a small boy calm down
Each semester, AmeriCorps’ Project MARS collects “Great Stories” from its members in which they reflect on their experiences mentoring in the classroom and the progress they see students making. This month’s story comes from Caroline Sprinkle. In the third…
