“One student in particular, let’s call them ‘T,’ has been asking me to draw with them a lot and play tag almost every day. It’s very sweet! The specific moment that I haven’t been able to stop thinking about happened…
Another Great Story – A nonverbal student learns a name
I have served with AmeriCorps for a few months now and have had the experience of working with some many brilliant young minds. I have been moved about the school to different classrooms with different students. I now serve with…
Another Great Story – a challenging student but also lots of love
I have enjoyed working alongside the new first-grade teacher, and I must say I think I have helped her come out of her shell a bit. We have had behavior issues in our room all year. One specific child who…
Help us win a $10,000 grant from Asheville Chamber of Commerce
BIG, big news! With your vote, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina could win one of twelve $10,000 grants that the Asheville Chamber of Commerce is giving local nonprofits to celebrate its 125th anniversary! Vote once a day…
It’s New Match Monday, with these Buncombe and Polk matches
Let’s hear it for New Match Monday! Big Sister Lori (in pink) and Little Paisley of Yancey County are excited about their plans to teach hula hoop classes together this summer. They are also excited to explore and have many…