Thanks to a grant from Pisgah Health Foundation that makes our Sports Buddies program possible, BBBS Henderson County Bigs and Littles had a great time at Fireside Golf Range recently during BBBS Henderson County’s mini golf tournament! It was hot,…
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Visit Popp’s Posies for cool stuff that benefits BBBS Henderson County
Come visit Popp’s Posies at the Hendersonville Farmers Market on Saturdays, and you can help BBBS Henderson by buying Joey Popp’s flowers and plants and other items BBBS supporters create and donate to sell. In two weekends in May, Joey’s…
Help change the world by helping BBBS, housing exec says
“Changing the world could mean changing one person’s world,” Ashlynn McCoy, executive director of the Housing Assistance Corp. in Hendersonville and a member of the BBBSWNC Henderson Advisory Council, says in a recent BBBS column on BlueRidgeNow.com. “One of the…
What kids need now: Gloria Anderson’s column on BlueRidgeNow
Former BBBS Henderson Advisory Council chairperson Gloria Anderson’s recent column on BlueRidgeNow.com talks about how parents, caregivers and Bigs can support kids during the pandemic. “So, what do kids need right now?” she asks in her column. “I believe they…
Here’s our crazy Bowl For Kids’ Sake spot airing on WTZQ-FM
We love WTZQ! We’re sending them a big thank you for sponsoring our virtual Bowl for Kids’ Sake in Henderson County – and for letting us run this spot. If you would like to sponsor, donate, or register a virtual…
One mentor can make all the difference, says Chad Sizemore
Nothing is more precious than being your authentic self. So says Chad Sizemore, a member of the Henderson Advisory Council, in this column that The Hendersonville Times-News published in which Chad talks about how BBBS can help youth find their…
Studies show BBBS’ impact on Littles and Bigs, council member notes
“Endless possibilities are available to young people who have mentors.” So writes Katie Dirrig Feb. 1 in The Hendersonville Times-News. BBBS can also help Bigs reduce stress, notes Dirrig, a member of BBBS Henderson’s Advisory Council.
Taste of the Vineyard auction raises $20,000 for Henderson BBBS!
BBBS Henderson’s annual A Taste of the Vineyard auction raised $20,000, thanks to the support of our wonderful community members who stand behind the BBBS mission to transform children’s lives through mentoring and supportive services. This year, because of the…
