The third annual Boots & Bourbon on Aug. 6 left a profound impact in the lives of 130 (and growing!) youth being served across Macon and Jackson counties. We called, you answered. The result? Youth in need of mentors, resources…
Macon and Jackson counties
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Macon and Jackson counties
Danielle Hernandez, Equity Specialist and Program Director for Cashiers & Highlands, Jackson, Macon, Clay, Graham, Cherokee, Qualla Boundary, cashiers@bbbswnc.org, 828-399-9133
Program Coordinator: Courtney Scarborough, courtneys@bbbswnc.org, 828-482-3272
Mailing Address: P.O Box 696, Cashiers, NC 28717
Please designate Cashiers Highlands as the recipient of this donation.
These grads, all High School Bigs, received scholarships!
Congrats to these High School Bigs who received scholarships and other recognition. Join us in applauding their fine achievements! And thank you to all of our High School Bigs for mentoring an elementary school Little. After two years of volunteering,…
BBBS staffer’s magazine story explains why kids need mentors
“These locally rooted mentoring relationships do more than help youth set goals,” says Danielle Hernandez, Regional Program Director, in The Laurel magazine. “They teach essential life skills – communication, problem-solving, planning, responsibility, and the courage to keep going. They give…
Matches are having a fun fall getting outdoors at farms, creeks, trails
Matches in Macon and Jackson counties had an awesome day at Coop Highland Farms with Jaime Coop in September (photos below). The day was chock full of hands-on experience, something we emphasize in our Big Futures program. The Littles were…
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,…
