Each summer, when our Site-Based matches are in the midst of a two-and-a-half-month hiatus in their relationship, Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC hosts a group activity at the WNC Nature Center, where both Site-Based and Community-Based matches are invited to come and explore…
Where’s Your Report Card?
July 17, 2017, Hendersonville Times-News By: Steve Kirkland I don’t remember the exact year. It was probably nearing the summer of 1962 or 1963. I was riding home from elementary school with a buddy and his parents. School was about…
A Big Brothers Big Sisters 2017 Graduate
July 12, 2017, from Tryon Daily Bulletin By: Karen Dacey When Little Brother Isaias was 10 years old, his mother courageously decided to share him with Big Brothers Big Sisters. Dale and Wendy McEntire were recruited from Little Brother’s community…
A ‘Great Story’ From AmeriCorps’ Project MARS
Each quarter, AmeriCorps collects “Great Stories” from our 18 members throughout the region about their experiences assisting regional youth in their classrooms. This month’s story comes from AmeriCorps member Andrew White: Since I began this year of service, my number…
A ‘Great Story’ From AmeriCorps’ Project MARS
Each quarter, AmeriCorps collects “Great Stories” from our 18 members throughout the region about their experiences assisting regional youth in their classrooms. This month’s story comes from AmeriCorps member Jennifer Mathis: The excitement I felt coming into my school and…