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100 Mentors in 100 Days: BBBS of WNC reaches out for volunteers

August 9, 2017 by Paul Clark

The count-down to launch starts now! Starting August 30, Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina will be launching our most expansive recruitment drive to date: “100 Mentors in 100 Days”. The family-friendly kick-off party will be held at Hi-Wire’s…

Learning to Paddle: Canoeing on Lake Julian

July 20, 2017 by Paul Clark

It’s a hot Wednesday evening in July and the sun is just low enough not to scorch, but still hot enough to corral us into the shade offered by a grove of tall pines on the shore Lake Julian. Under the…

Summer Adventures at the WNC Nature Center

July 18, 2017 by Paul Clark

Each summer, when our Site-Based matches are in the midst of a two-and-a-half-month hiatus in their relationship, Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC  hosts a group activity at the WNC Nature Center, where both Site-Based and Community-Based matches are invited to come and explore…

A ‘Great Story’ From AmeriCorps’ Project MARS

July 11, 2017 by Paul Clark

Each quarter, AmeriCorps collects “Great Stories” from our 18 members throughout the region about their experiences assisting regional youth in their classrooms. This month’s story comes from AmeriCorps member Andrew White:  Since I began this year of service, my number…

A ‘Great Story’ From AmeriCorps’ Project MARS

June 28, 2017 by Paul Clark

Each quarter, AmeriCorps collects “Great Stories” from our 18 members throughout the region about their experiences assisting regional youth in their classrooms. This month’s story comes from AmeriCorps member Jennifer Mathis: The excitement I felt coming into my school and…

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