When Little Sister Kyorie was referred to Big Brothers Big Sisters in 2011, her mom said she needed to get out, see and do things, and get one-on-one attention. “Consistency is very important,” Mom said. Big Sister Marilyn has certainly…
Another Great Story from AmeriCorps/Project MARS
At Shining Rock’s summer camp, we planned on having a blast engaging the kids’ minds, even if school was out. Activities ranged from building rockets to attempting science projects to going to the pool just to play. We normally…
Get ready for Bowl For Kids’ Sake Graham County!
Bowl For Kids’ Sake is BBBS Graham County’s signature annual fundraiser, serving as a vital element in making it possible for mentors to continue empowering the potential of Graham County’s youth. All money raised by bowlers and contributors stays in…
Cashiers croquet tournament raises more than $8,000!
The Fifth Annual Cashiers Croquet Tournament was a great success, raising more than $8,000 to mentor children in Graham County! We are incredibly proud of our Little Sisters for stepping outside their comfort zones and sharing with supporters of…
With cap and gown, Littles graduate into the next phase of their lives
Recent weekends have seen a host of graduations of Littles who have worked hard with the help of their caring, supportive Bigs. Big Sister Michelle and her Little Sister Dez. They’ve been matched for 10 years! Next is…