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We are family (and other BBBS thoughts) are at BlueRidgeNow

July 19, 2021 by Paul Clark

Thank you, Blue Ridge Now, for publishing Jeff Nance’s wonderful column about how BBBS of Henderson County creates families for its kids, Bigs, and community! Fans of Sister Sledge and the Pittsburgh Pirates will love this column.

Another Great Story from Project MARS/AmeriCorps – Missing the kids already

July 14, 2021 by Paul Clark

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 Allison Chastain. Since the end of this…

Little Brother Tony distinguishes himself at summer camp

July 12, 2021 by Paul Clark

Big Brother Barry wrote this message to BBBSWNC about his Little Brother Tony, who was this year’s recipient of the Robin Myer Realizing Potential Award. “Once again Tony proved an outstanding BBBS ambassador at the YMCA’s Camp Watia. To a…

Our recent croquet tournament receives wonderful news story!

July 2, 2021 by Paul Clark

Thank you, Plateau Daily News, for this wonderful story by Brian O’Shea about the 8th Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters Croquet Tournament of the Plateau, held June 15 at the Country Club of Sapphire Valley. Great write-up! (Photo courtesy of…

BBBSWNC learns lots during BBBS of America’s national conference

July 1, 2021 by Paul Clark

This week, our BBBSWNC staff and incoming Board President, Debbie Charlton, participated in the virtual Big Brothers Big Sisters national conference! We have learned lots of new information, exciting news about impacts of mentorship on youth, technology how to’s, and…

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