Bigs, here are three free and fun events you might want to considering doing with your Littles (especially the last!). On Saturday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to noon, BBBS will be making homemade ornaments for the Care Partners Rehab…
BBBS of WNC needs more men to mentor boys
With about 40 boys on its waiting list, BBBS needs more men to mentor boys who need a friend (learn more at our home page, bbbswnc.org). Little Brother Marek explains how valuable a Big Brother can be. “Big Brothers Big Sisters…
Executive director Robin Myer announces 2020 retirement
Robin Myer, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina for 27 years, will retire in May 2020, he announced recently. An executive search committee, composed of BBBS of WNC Board of Directors members, has contracted with…
Remembering Steve Claxton, a “champion” of Big Brothers Big Sisters
It is with a heavy heart that I am reporting the loss of a “champion” of the program and a great guy. Steve Claxton died yesterday (Sunday, Sept. 15) after fighting his illness for the past 3 years. He believed…
Bowl For Kids’ Sake and benefit the kids of Polk County!
Who doesn’t love to bowl? But even if you don’t, you have a chance to help the kids of Polk County find Big Brothers and Big Sisters who will help them ignite their potential. Bowl for Kids’ Sake will be…