On Jan. 10, matches participated in “Calm and Create,” a vision-boarding exercise. The event, held at the United Way building in Asheville and facilitated by BBBSWNC staffer Tessa Valladares and Project MARS member Audrey Crowl, focused on wellness, mindfulness, and…
Buncombe County
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Buncombe County
Regional Program Director: Kate Shelton, kates@bbbswnc.org
Program Coordinator: Tessa Valladares, tessav@bbbswnc.org
Program Coordinator: Marta Corbin, martac@bbbswnc.org
Enrollment and Matching Specialist: Jennifer Griffin, jenniferg@bbbswnc.org
Office Phone: 828-519-7353
Address: 50 S. French Broad Ave. Suite 213, Asheville, NC 28801
Please designate Buncombe County as the recipient of this donation.
Art meets altruism in BBBSWNC fundraiser in downtown Asheville
A crowded downtown Asheville didn’t keep BBBS supporters away from “Art After Dark,” our gala fundraiser at RAD Outpost that benefited Littles and brought attention to artists displaced by Hurricane Helene. Wine, nibbles, music, and a silent auction, as well…
Buncombe’s Back-to-School bash at ice cream shop is a sweet success
Eight matches and one High School Big joined us for our Back-to-School Board Game Bash at The Hop in Asheville. 🍦 We all enjoyed everything from classic board games to exciting new ones, all while digging into delicious ice cream…
BBBS staffers give back to the community that has given so much
BBBS contributes! An important part of our mission is giving back to the communities that support our work matching children with mentors. With smiles on their faces, staffers Marta Corbin, left, and Kate Shelton volunteered July 30 at the Red…
Lots of new matches are looking forward to a fun future!
We’ve had lots of new matches lately! Here’s our latest – Little Sister Rosalyn and Big Sister Savannah of Buncombe County (below) are looking forward to spending time in the water, painting pottery, and writing together. Also in Buncombe County, Big…
