After several years of struggling to get Littles interested in summer backpacking programs, Buncombe County Program Coordinator Tessa Valladares succeeded in getting two of her Littles to participate this summer in a 22-day backpacking expedition, the longest one offered. Caitlyn…
Buncombe County
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Buncombe County
Regional Program Director: Kate Shelton, 828-518-6683, kates@bbbswnc.org
Program Coordinator: Tessa Valladares, 828-519-7301, tessav@bbbswnc.org
Program Coordinator: Marta Corbin, 828-519-7307, martac@bbbswnc.org
Enrollment and Matching Specialist: Jennifer Griffin, 828-519-7326, 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.
Mentored school groups take mutual respect into summer
BBBS Buncombe recently wrapped up its group mentoring programs – AC Reynolds 6th Grade Group, AC Reynolds 8th Grade Group, and North Buncombe 7th/8th Grade Group. “It’s been such a great year with all of these kids, and we’re so…
More Buncombe, Cherokee, Jackson, Swain and Transylvania grads!
Wow, do we have a lot more graduating High School Bigs! In Buncombe County, Elisha de la Pena, a graduate of Veritas Christian Academy, plans to attend Furman University this fall, where she is considering studying education. Cherokee County’s Allison…
Asheville Airport supports BBBS with run down runway
BBBSWNC is excited to help Asheville Regional Airport stage its 2026 AVL Runway 5K on Oct. 3, having helped last year with Project MARS. We are so honored to receive this generous donation that will support us as we continue…
Buncombe bowlers bring their best to BFKS 2026
Squeals, laughter, and love resounded at BBBS Buncombe’s Bowl For Kids’ Sake April 18 at Sky Lanes. Some people even broke out in a “Boots on the Ground” line dance! Here are photos of the teams who so kindly helped…
