Steve Claxton, an outfitter by trade who grew up in and lives in Swain County, expects to complete all 900 miles by the end of the year. He’s hoping people inspired by his “Hiking for Hope” campaign will support…
In praise of BBBS volunteers: Sandra makes a big difference
Sandra, on right in the photo, knew she wanted to help children when she retired as an elementary school teacher several years ago. So when someone suggested Big Brothers Big Sisters of Swain County, she leapt at the chance. April…
Susy Chandler, former Little Sister, joins BBBS Buncombe Advisory Council
Susy Chandler, central affairs coordinator of Lenoir-Rhyne University Asheville, has joined the Buncombe County branch’s Advisory Board. Chandler comes to Big Brothers Big Sisters as a former Little Sister who lived then in Little Rock, Arkansas. In 1985, her Big…
Winter hasn’t stopped Polk County Bigs and Littles from having fun
Who says there’s nothing to do in the winter? Despite the cold wet weather, our Polk Bigs have kept their Littles engaged with fun activities. Big Sister Susie is teaching her Little Sister Malia how to ride her favorite horse…
A “Great Story” from AmeriCorps’ Project MARS
L is a sweet (but very stubborn) first-grader that I have been working with for a couple of months now. We work together three days a week on math and reading. From what I can tell, after talking with L,…