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Ricky Siegel: Time is the most valuable gift benefitting a Little

November 11, 2021 by Paul Clark

  In Laurel Magazine, Ricky Siegel, a board member of BBBS Cashiers & Highlands, write “the need is great for wise, compassionate men and women to share a measure of time and joy with a lonely child.” Thank you, Ricky,…

Disabled veteran in Haywood County finds fun in a Little Brother

November 11, 2021 by Paul Clark

On Veterans Day, The Smoky Mountain News and Blue Ridge Public Radio have presented stories about disabled Haywood County veteran Kori Osienger, who is a Big Sister to Little Brother Taiven. In this article in the SMN, Osienger, a former…

Hendersonville gives BBBS a warm, fuzzy bear hug

October 23, 2021 by Paul Clark

Thanks to Hendersonville’s Bearfootin’ At Walk, one of the bears – Shoot For The Stars – raised $5,200 for BBBS of Henderson County. What a fun event, what a gorgeously painted “bear,” and what a great show of support for…

A Taste of The Vineyard was a smashing success!

October 14, 2021 by Paul Clark

Our friends, supporters and community showed up in a BIG way for A Taste of The Vineyard Oct. 7 – we were able to raise over $23,000. We are so thankful to our sponsors, food vendors, host, and entertainment! Point…

Imagining what could have been, and what it can turn out to be

October 12, 2021 by Paul Clark

 Photo courtesy The Laurel Magazine In this story in The Laurel Magazine, here’s a harrowing and amazing story (with a surprise ending) about the effectiveness of BBBS, by BBBS Cashiers Highlands Program Coordinator Danielle Hernandez.

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