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BBBSWNC receives Nantahala Health Foundation grant for hiking program

June 10, 2021 by Paul Clark

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina has received a NIMble grant from Nantahala Health Foundation to support BBBSWNC’s new outdoor hiking program. The NIMble grant (“Needs Immediately Met”) will help BBBSWNC teach Littles about the advantages of spending…

With a math professor’s help, this Little is going into engineering

June 8, 2021 by Paul Clark

Devin Bryson, a Little in BBBS Cashiers & Highlands, has been matched with his Big Brother, Peter Maddock, for five years. They started as a school-based match and eventually switched to a community-based match amid COVID.  Devin, who graduated from…

Riding his Big Brother’s inspiration, Kai Mattinas is off to Colorado

June 8, 2021 by Paul Clark

Throughout June and July, we’re celebrating our wonderful, inspiring Littles who have graduated from high school. In December, Kai Mattinas graduated early from Asheville High School. Nine years ago, he was matched with his Big Brother, Dave. Their mutual love…

Juneteenth events to do and learn from with your Little

June 7, 2021 by Paul Clark

Juneteenth, on June 19, is the nation’s oldest widely celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. This year it is also the 100-year observation of the Tulsa Race Massacre. Here are some things you and your…

Whodunnit? A Murder Mystery event for BBBS Cherokee, 2021

June 3, 2021 by Paul Clark

Sales of online tickets have ended. Thank you for supporting BBBS Cherokee! Who’s the guilty party? Enjoy a sumptuous night of intrigue Oct. 16 in this delightful benefit for BBBS Cherokee County!

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