We held one of our Success 360 workshops in May, thanks to Working Wheels, an Asheville-based organization that provides affordable, reliable transportation to local families in need. At BBBSWNC’s request, Working Wheels hosted a car maintenance workshop for Littles that…
Archives for May 2022
Vote for “Unity,” BBBSWNC’s beneficiary in Bearfootin’ Art Walk
Here’s “Unity,” the bear who will benefit BBBSWNC during downtown Hendersonville’s annual Bearfootin’ Art Walk. The sculpture, by artist Amy Thomas and sponsored by the Hendersonville Woman’s Club, is one of 20 works that will adorn downtown sidewalks before they…
BBBSWNC soon celebrates prep grads, like Polk County’s Nathalie
When Nathalie was matched with Big Sister Susan, she was a shy girl who didn’t engage much with others. A steadfast presence in her life, Susan encouraged her to make friends and participate in school activities. Nathalie could do “anything…
Another “Great Story” – quarantine makes the heart grow fonder
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. In this month’s story, April Dehart, after quarantine, talks about how much she…
100 Mentors in 30 Days – our push for people who care about kids
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina launches its biggest recruitment drive of the year May 1 – 100 mentors in 30 days. It’s working to sign up many new “Bigs” to have fun with great local kids. The…
