The third annual Boots & Bourbon on Aug. 6 left a profound impact in the lives of 130 (and growing!) youth being served across Macon and Jackson counties. We called, you answered. The result? Youth in need of mentors, resources…
Two grants fortify our work in Burke and Henderson counties
We are grateful for two recent grants. BBBS Henderson County was awarded a grant by Community Foundation of Henderson County to recruit Bigs in the county and, through our CARES program, to increase support for families and children on our…
Starbucks Foundation grant helps us support local youth
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina has received a $2,000 Neighborhood Grant from The Starbucks Foundation, recognizing our work to support local youth who need an extra adult in their corner. The grant The grant was a result…
Our July quarterly newsletter
The BBBSA National Conference honored BBBSWNC by choosing us to present our innovative High School Bigs program and curriculum to BBBS agencies from all over the country. Two of our region’s prep school Bigs who accompanied us to the June…
22 days in the woods enhance confidence and career choices
After several years of struggling to get Littles interested in summer backpacking programs, Buncombe County Program Coordinator Tessa Valladares succeeded in getting two of her Littles to participate this summer in a 22-day backpacking expedition, the longest one offered. Caitlyn…
