Thank you, WLOS-TV, for naming Joey Popp of Hendersonville your Person of the Week! “During the COVID-19 outbreak, a devoted Big Brother uses technology to make sure he still has quality time with a boy he’s mentored for years.”…
Archives for April 2020
Big Brothers Big Sisters among the top most Loved nonprofits in America
A national study – 2020 Morning Consult’s Most-Loved-Nonprofits – recently released by Morning Consult, a global technology company, ranked BBBS of America in the Top 10 Most Favorable Nonprofit and Most Trusted Nonprofit among the 100 National Nonprofits reviewed.
Robin Myer, on mentors, his career and final thoughts
As I end my 36-year career with Big Brothers Big Sisters, the last 28 here in Western North Carolina, I have some final thoughts to share. For those of you who just want the Cliff Notes version, here it is…
How is the BBBSWNC staff taking care of themselves?
What has the BBBSWNC staff been doing to take care of themselves? Danielle Hernandez-Juarez is trying out new dishes in the kitchen. Nina Ervin is making art with her mother. Gloria Dockery is walking more than she used to. Caitlin…
Our national president thanks you for all you’ve done
From BBBS of America, a short video thank you for all you’re doing to support our Littles and the communities they live in. Touching.
Amazon shoppers, your cost-free contribution to BBBS is just an Amazon Smile away!
Amazon shoppers, you can help BBBS of WNC financially by signing up for Amazon Smile and making us the beneficiary of you shopping (and it doesn’t cost you a cent!). Here’s how, in just a few simple steps! Shoppers who…
A Big Sister alters her wedding – and all the other things she’s grateful for
In The Smoky Mountain News recently was this story by Big Sister Holly Kays about all that she loves right now. She had originally planned a huge wedding with her Little Sister as a bridesmaid, but it didn’t go down…
Executive Director Robin Myer looks back at Blue Ridge Now
Thank you, BlueRidgeNow.com, for publishing Executive Director Robin Myer’s column on his best moments in BBBS (including now). Robin retires April 30.
