It’s hard to believe we’ve been matched for seven and a half years! But right from the beginning, when you were 9, it was clear you had big dreams, ambition, intelligence, and a maturity beyond your years. You put energy…
Words of confidence improve a little girl’s math – and her self-esteem
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 in students. This month’s story was written toward the end of the school year by Allison…
Volunteer: One hour a week, and a young student’s life changes
Marie King loves being a school-based mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters, not only because she’s helping a child but also because it’s a fascinating window into a young person’s world. One hour a week, she visits her Little Sister,…
Challenging, charming, young teens win Project MARS member’s heart
Glass beakers knocked over, spilling solutions of water, vinegar, and baking soda across the tabletops. The half-heartedly scribbled-on worksheets numbered with (mostly ignored) instructions were soaked. The smell clung to the insides of my nostrils. Heavy with the musty odor…
Cherokee Co. has a lot of graduating High School Bigs (Batch 3 of 3)
BBBS Cherokee has had a large and growing High School Bigs program for a while now – so big that 12 of its Bigs graduated this spring! (Also, scroll to the bottom to find out what’s in store for grads…
