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…
We were guest bartenders surrounded by adorable goats
BBBS Henderson staff and volunteers were guest bartenders April 8 (and will be again April 30, from 3-7 pm) at Sideways Farm & Brewery. Through the brewery’s “Tip the Community” program, all tips during April benefit BBBS Henderson County. Stop…
Project MARS/AmeriCorps helps kids, builds resumes
Project MARS/AmeriCorps of Big Brothers Big Sisters WNC is recruiting for full-time positions in WNC. AmeriCorps members will recruit, train, match and guide mentors; provide one-on-one and small group academic assistance; and provide resource development (recruit, train and manage volunteers…