Thanks to a grant from Pisgah Health Foundation that makes our Sports Buddies program possible, BBBS Henderson County Bigs and Littles had a great time at Fireside Golf Range recently during BBBS Henderson County’s mini golf tournament! It was hot,…
Archives for July 2021
We get national recognition with a Merrell grant!
BBBS of Western North Carolina has gotten some great national exposure by being named one of three BBBS branches nationwide to receive a #GreaterOutdoors Challenge grant! Merrell, a long-time multi-year sponsor of BBBS of America, recognized our work getting kids…
We are family (and other BBBS thoughts) are at BlueRidgeNow
Thank you, Blue Ridge Now, for publishing Jeff Nance’s wonderful column about how BBBS of Henderson County creates families for its kids, Bigs, and community! Fans of Sister Sledge and the Pittsburgh Pirates will love this column.
Another Great Story from Project MARS/AmeriCorps – Missing the kids already
Each quarter, Project MARS/AmeriCorps 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 Allison Chastain. Since the end of this…
Little Brother Tony distinguishes himself at summer camp
Big Brother Barry wrote this message to BBBSWNC about his Little Brother Tony, who was this year’s recipient of the Robin Myer Realizing Potential Award. “Once again Tony proved an outstanding BBBS ambassador at the YMCA’s Camp Watia. To a…
Our recent croquet tournament receives wonderful news story!
Thank you, Plateau Daily News, for this wonderful story by Brian O’Shea about the 8th Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters Croquet Tournament of the Plateau, held June 15 at the Country Club of Sapphire Valley. Great write-up! (Photo courtesy of…
BBBSWNC learns lots during BBBS of America’s national conference
This week, our BBBSWNC staff and incoming Board President, Debbie Charlton, participated in the virtual Big Brothers Big Sisters national conference! We have learned lots of new information, exciting news about impacts of mentorship on youth, technology how to’s, and…
