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Advisory Council member Natalie Swenson writes about mentoring in The Hendersonville Times-News

January 16, 2020 by Paul Clark

In the Hendersonville Times-News, Natalie Swenson writes, “A mentor is much more than a trusted friend, counselor, or teacher. He or she provides continuing care for an individual along life’s journey.” “A recent Henderson County survey with local schools determined

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We need more Big Brothers – like you!

January 10, 2020 by Paul Clark

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Buncombe County has more than 40 boys on its waiting list for Big Brothers. This short video shows you how being a Big Brother is as good for you as it is for the kids.

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Have you organized your teams for Bowl For Kids’ Sake in Western North Carolina?

January 10, 2020 by Paul Clark

Buncombe County Burke County Cherokee County Haywood County Henderson County Swain County  

Another Great Story from AmeriCorps: How one simple exercise helps a small boy calm down

January 8, 2020 by Paul Clark

Each semester, AmeriCorps’ Project MARS 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 Caroline Sprinkle.   In the third

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Thank you to everyone who bought gifts for Littles and their families!

December 31, 2019 by Paul Clark

Nearly every day before Christmas, it seemed, people were dropping off beautifully wrapped gifts for Littles and their families. Our office in Asheville was full of laughter and cheer as people came in laden with bags of brightly wrapped gifts.

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