Sitting in the front window at one of Asheville’s oldest and most classic establishments—Barley’s—Big Brother Joe Sherman is sipping some ice tea with two of the most important people in his life: his Little Brothers. They talk about baseball and…
A ‘Great Story’ from AmerCorps’ Project MARS
. Final Words It all started with a desire to do more, to want more, to not just stand idly by as our future leaders didn’t have a positive influence in their lives. After I left my job in Greenville,…
Piano Man entertains for Big Brothers Big Sisters
6/28/2018 READ FULL ARTICLE HERE By: Samantha Sinclair Lee Alverson is a talented piano player in his own right, but Friday night, like many other nights, he stepped out on stage at McGuire’s Millrace Farm in Peachtree as Billy Joel.…
AmeriCorps is recruiting members for a new year
Great news—It’s that time of year! Project MARS/ AmeriCorps of Big Brothers Big Sisters WNC is now recruiting for full time positions in Haywood, Swain, Henderson, Graham and Transylvania Counties! AmeriCorps members will be responsible for recruiting, training, matching and…
A Great Story from AmeriCorps’ Project MARS
The last week of the 2017-2018 school year provided for a lot of “Great Story” moments! With the EOGs over, students and teachers alike across both Vance and Jones Elementary were in a relieved and celebratory mood all week.…