Thank you, Tryon Daily Bulletin, for publishing this story by our executive director about why BBBS is so important now. “Spending an hour a week, our ‘Bigs’ create a space where children have a mentor’s undivided attention. The program supports…
Archives for July 2020
Socially distanced but never apart, our Big of the Month connects
The pandemic restrictions have been hard for Allen, our Big of the Month, and his Little Brother Bryan, who see each other frequently. But they’ve managed nicely. Matched since August 2018, they hit it off right from the start! Bryan…
Looking for your Passport For Fun ideas and videos?
They’re right here! We’ll be going to Egypt this week. And you can also catch our video of South Africa, Brazil and Mexico here as well.
In Hendersonville Times-News, Lelia Duncan talks about mentoring during insecurity
Thank you Hendersonville Times-News to publishing this column by BBBSWNC Executive Director Lelia Duncan, who talks about the effects that poverty and food insecurity have on young people and how mentoring through BBBS can help. Here’s a photo of part…
Bigs around the nation share how they stay connected
Staying in touch with your Little is as simple as texting. And it can be a whole lot more.
Another Great Story from AmeriCorps Project MARS – Staying plugged in with Zoom
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. When schools around the…
Here’s A’Johnna, another graduate to celebrate!
Congrats to A’Johnna, who graduated from Asheville High this year! This former Little Sister was matched with Big Sister Diane when A’Johnna was in first grade at Claxton Elementary. A’Johnna moved away her freshman year, but she and Diane stayed…
