Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina has announced it will expand its mentoring programs into eight new counties in 2021, bringing to 18 the number of counties it serves. “We are very excited to bring BBBS programs to…
Dee Dee Allan retires after six years of helping BBBSWNC kids
It’s an exciting day for Dee Dee Allan! She is retiring today, March 31, after 6 years with Big Brothers Big Sisters. We were so fortunate when Dee Dee decided to work for BBBS after retiring as a school counselor…
After 21 caring years, Jill Hartmann retires from BBBSWNC
Wow, Jill Hartmann (at right in photo) retired on March 31! Thank you to Jill for 21 years of caring and dedication to the families and mentors in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program! Jill has developed so many special…
Our first Muddy Sneakers hike was beautiful (with video!)
On March 21, the first day of spring, 16 Bigs and Littles embarked on a COVID-safe hiking adventure with Muddy Sneakers, a partnering nonprofit that provides experiential and science-oriented outdoor education to public school fifth-graders. It was a fun day,…
Our story about our valiant Bigs makes the Mountain Xpress!
Thank you, Mountain Xpress, for highlighting, in your March 10 Kids Issue, our story about our Bigs have extended themselves to stay connected to their Littles during the pandemic. Here’s the opening … “When she was little, Susan Kocher thought…
