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…
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.
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…
Vision boarding exercise helps Littles chart their future
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…
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…
