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BBBS of WNC needs more men to mentor boys

October 21, 2019 by Paul Clark

With about 40 boys on its waiting list, BBBS needs more men to mentor boys who need a friend (learn more at our home page, bbbswnc.org). Little Brother Marek explains how valuable a Big Brother can be. “Big Brothers Big Sisters

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Executive director Robin Myer announces 2020 retirement

October 21, 2019 by Paul Clark

Robin Myer, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina for 27 years, will retire in May 2020, he announced recently. An executive search committee, composed of BBBS of WNC Board of Directors members, has contracted with

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Remembering Steve Claxton, a “champion” of Big Brothers Big Sisters

September 18, 2019 by Paul Clark

It is with a heavy heart that I am reporting the loss of a “champion” of the program and a great guy. Steve Claxton died yesterday (Sunday, Sept. 15) after fighting his illness for the past 3 years. He believed

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Bowl For Kids’ Sake and benefit the kids of Polk County!

September 8, 2019 by Paul Clark

Who doesn’t love to bowl? But even if you don’t, you have a chance to help the kids of Polk County find Big Brothers and Big Sisters who will help them ignite their potential. Bowl for Kids’ Sake will be

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Cashiers and Highlands Littles spice things up!

August 27, 2019 by Paul Clark

Littles and Bigs from both the Cashiers and Highlands programs spiced things up Aug. 2 by joining Rachel Lewicki at the Highlands Spice & Tea Exchange for an evening of culinary fun!     Many Littles in the program have expressed a

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