One of the first things Nayla wanted to do with her new Big Sister Nancy was to go to a library. Nancy, a retired Spanish and English Language Learner teacher for Burke County, knows that nurturing English-proficient children also helps…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC
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…
During National Mentoring Month, BBBSWNC is pushing for new mentors
What a difference a mentor makes. A caring adult can change a child’s life, which is why Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina is celebrating National Mentoring Month this January. More than 100 children and youth – many…
A Big Sister helps a Little Sister cope with the loss of her mother
Soon after Lucy became a Big Sister, her Little Sister lost her mother. In this three-minute video, Lucy talks about how her presence helped her Little Sister cope with the loss. This is National Mentoring Month, the month that we…
