Matches in Macon and Jackson counties had an awesome day at Coop Highland Farms with Jaime Coop in September (photos below). The day was chock full of hands-on experience, something we emphasize in our Big Futures program. The Littles were…
Building robots with engineers helps Littles explore a career option
Our Littles got some one-on-one time with Eaton engineers at our robotics event on Oct. 9. Part of our Big Futures initiative to prepare Littles for life after BBBS, the event at Eaton Corp. in Buncombe County allowed Littles to…
On World Mental Health Day, here’s help on supporting your teen
Today is World Mental Health Day, an international call for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. Here’s a great website for tips on supporting your teen’s mental health, from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.
Last duck to finish BBBS Graham’ duckie derby won this prize
BBBS Graham County, in collaboration with Snowbird Nest Afterschool, launched close to 700 rubber duckies on Saturday, Oct. 4 that people “adopted” in support of our local work. “We raised over $4,000,” BBBS Program Coordinator Amy Green said. “It was…
NC Attorney General helps Project MARS build Habitat house
Thank you, NC Department of Justice and Attorney General’s Office for marking the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene by helping @projectmars Project MARS/AmeriCorps work on a house in Black Mountain with @ashevillehabitat Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity. (Photo courtesy WLOS…
