When Nathalie was matched with Big Sister Susan, she was a shy girl who didn’t engage much with others. A steadfast presence in her life, Susan encouraged her to make friends and participate in school activities. Nathalie could do “anything…
Polk County
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Polk County
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Twins, Polk Littles are graduating and headed to Appalachian State!
In Polk County, Matias Akers and Belen Akers, twin siblings, are graduating! Matias, who has been matched with Big Brother Allen Burdette since 2009, will be attending Appalachian State University. So will Belen, who has been matched with Big Sister Cathy…
Freshly graduated from high school, Allie is headed to UNC Chapel Hill
Little Sister Allie is graduating from Early College and is headed to UNC Chapel Hill on a full four-year scholarship! She’s planning to major in environmental science and biology. She and her Big Sister Helen Byrd, matched April 17, 2008,…
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…
A Big Brothers Big Sisters 2017 Graduate
July 12, 2017, from Tryon Daily Bulletin By: Karen Dacey When Little Brother Isaias was 10 years old, his mother courageously decided to share him with Big Brothers Big Sisters. Dale and Wendy McEntire were recruited from Little Brother’s community…
