Last Thursday, High School Bigs and Littles at Lake Lure Classical Academy met for the first time. “We had a lot of fun painting rocks to create our very own ‘Worry Monster,’” said Madi Siegfreid, Rutherford County Program Coordinator. Everyone…
When Joey met Andre in 2017, Andre wasn’t doing so well in school. So they spent time in the library, reading and working on comprehension, with Joey stressing the importance of homework. Steadily, Andre’s grades improved. Since then, they’ve done…
“The Time of My Life” – that Dirty Dancing hit song could describe the evening for supporters at BBBS Polk and Rutherford counties’ Dirty Dancing fundraiser Aug. 29 at Caitlyn Farms, Mill Spring. Some 70 people enjoyed BBQ, refreshments, and…
Nine years! That’s how long Emily and Holly have been matched. Through the years this Haywood County match has shared a lot. Conversations while hiking and baking led to big talks. Time together has deepened their friendship, and now each…
AmeriCorps NC has hired its latest cohort of Project MARS members to serve in schools and communities in Western North Carolina. And it’s still recruiting members for the 2026 school year. During the newly convened school year, members will help…
The third annual Boots & Bourbon on Aug. 6 left a profound impact in the lives of 130 (and growing!) youth being served across Macon and Jackson counties. We called, you answered. The result? Youth in need of mentors, resources…
We are grateful for two recent grants. BBBS Henderson County was awarded a grant by Community Foundation of Henderson County to recruit Bigs in the county and, through our CARES program, to increase support for families and children on our…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina has received a $2,000 Neighborhood Grant from The Starbucks Foundation, recognizing our work to support local youth who need an extra adult in their corner. The grant The grant was a result…
