On Veterans Day, Project MARS/AmeriCorps members came together for a day of service at Band of Brothers in Murphy. With gloves and rakes, they were there to serve others – but were already served by those that had already served…
Each quarter, Project MARS/AmeriCorps collects “Great Stories” from its members in which they reflect on their experiences mentoring in the classroom and the progress they see students making. This month’s story comes from Tasha Lequire. At my service site, all…
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,…
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…
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…
