How’d they do it? They declared the day “Hat Day” and permitted every student who brought in a dollar for BBBS to wear a hat of their choosing for the entire day! What a blast! And the results were…
Each year, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America affiliates nominate local mentors to be considered for the Big Brother and Big Sister of the Year award for their state. A host of criteria are considered in the selection process,…
Each year, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America affiliates nominate local mentors to be considered for the Big Brother and Big Sister of the Year award for their state. A host of criteria are considered in the selection process,…
At the event, as everyone gathered over the delightful thin-crust pizza, craft beer, salad and wings served up by the Anchor, BBBSWNC Director Robin Myer shared some of our recent successes: including enrolling 108 mentors over the course of…
This year, on Martin Luther King Day (January 15, 2018) Americorps’ Project MARS members hosted a service learning event for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina. Local Bigs and Littles came out to commemorate the civil right leader…
1/11/18—READ FULL ARTICLE HERE From: MOUNTAIN XPRESS By: Jordan Foltz It was three years into his mentoring experience in Big Brothers Big Sisters’ community program that Nathan Brown received a phone call about his “Little Brother,” Dorian Palmer, from the…
In December, Burke County Big Sister Sharon McLaughlin took her Little Sister Gabby on an inspiring an educational activity with horses at Successful Strides! Here are Sharon’s reflections on the experience: My Little Sister and I recently went to Successful Strides, where…
This story comes from Jessica Garrett: It’s two o’clock in the afternoon. I am tired and stressed out from the events of the day. I’m not sure if it’s the full moon—but the kids have been wild this week.…
