In Polk County, Matias Akers and Belen Akers, twin siblings, are graduating! Matias, who has been matched with Big Brother Allen Burdette since 2009, will be attending Appalachian State University. So will Belen, who has been matched with Big Sister Cathy…
Another Great Story from AmeriCorps Project MARS – “Good morning, Ms. Camille! You’re a lot shorter in person …”
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 Camille Hoffman, written during the school…
BBBSWNC receives Nantahala Health Foundation grant for hiking program
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina has received a NIMble grant from Nantahala Health Foundation to support BBBSWNC’s new outdoor hiking program. The NIMble grant (“Needs Immediately Met”) will help BBBSWNC teach Littles about the advantages of spending…
With a math professor’s help, this Little is going into engineering
Devin Bryson, a Little in BBBS Cashiers & Highlands, has been matched with his Big Brother, Peter Maddock, for five years. They started as a school-based match and eventually switched to a community-based match amid COVID. Devin, who graduated from…
Riding his Big Brother’s inspiration, Kai Mattinas is off to Colorado
Throughout June and July, we’re celebrating our wonderful, inspiring Littles who have graduated from high school. In December, Kai Mattinas graduated early from Asheville High School. Nine years ago, he was matched with his Big Brother, Dave. Their mutual love…
