Each semester, Project MARS/AmeriCorps collects “Great Stories,” in which its members reflect on their experiences mentoring in the classroom and the progress they see students making. This month’s story comes from Melissa Pinkerton. I am thankful for the opportunity to…
Cherokee County
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cherokee County
Program Coordinator: Gloria Dockery, cherokee@bbbswnc.org
Program Coordinator: Kathy Kent, kathyk@bbbswnc.org
Program Coordinator: Betty Jean Jones, bettyj@bbbswnc.org
Office: 828-361-0989
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 248, Murphy, NC 28906
Graduate Emily met her Big Sister many Christmases ago
The way Emily met Sallie is almost like a Christmas story. It certainly turned into a wish come true. Nearly a decade ago, Emily Barnes of Murphy lost her brother and wrote a letter to Santa, asking for someone to…
Lovingood gives back as a mentor
1/17/18 from The Cherokee Scout Read Full Article HERE BY: SAMANTHA SINCLAIR scoutingaround@cherokeescout.com On most days, Sonia Lovingood works at Murphy Medical Center in Peachtree as a registered respiratory therapist and registered cardiac stenographer. But on Tuesdays, she spends an…
100 Mentors in 100 Days: BBBS of WNC reaches out for volunteers
The count-down to launch starts now! Starting August 30, Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina will be launching our most expansive recruitment drive to date: “100 Mentors in 100 Days”. The family-friendly kick-off party will be held at Hi-Wire’s…
