We had our Bigs appreciation event at Highland Brewery on Saturday, where we invited Bigs to come together for us to share our appreciation for them. Over 20 Bigs, Group Mentors, and potential new volunteers joined us for an afternoon…
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: 828-253-1470
Address: 50 S. French Broad Ave. Suite 213, Asheville, NC 28801
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Bowl For Kids’ Sake 2025 thanks these wonderful Sponsors!
Our thanks go to these and other sponsors and supporters who made our Bowl For Kids’ Sake events in March a “Yabba Dabba Do” good time. Perfect Game sponsors: Selee Corporation, Asheville Regional Airport Strike sponsors: Pepsi Cola of Hickory,…
Buncombe bowlers take ‘a page right out of history’ with BFKS (photos!)
Yabba Dabba Do! Bowlers were on a roll tearing it up at Bowl For Kids’ Sake. Happy smiles illustrate all the fun March 15 at Sky Lanes.
A mentor says consistency and caring are what Littles need most
Margery “Maggie” Wheeless has supported BBBSWNC through her work in public schools for around 20 years. Three years ago, a friend encouraged her to take the next step and become a Big Sister. “Volunteering and giving back to my community…
Mentoring is about listening and not judging, says group leader
For three years, group mentor Charlotte Kaplan has been meeting with two groups of girls – sixth-grade and seventh-grade – at AC Reynolds Middle School. They talk about issues the girls are interested in, including their strengths and weaknesses, healthy…
