Project MARS AmeriCorps is recruiting new partners and new members to make a difference in WNC. Project MARS AmeriCorps, a program of BBBSWNC, places members in schools across WNC, providing mentoring, academic assistance, and resources for success. If you have…
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Another Great Story from Project MARS/AmeriCorps – a memory for life
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 Chandra Bowen. I have been with my Little since…
Another Great Story from Project MARS/AmeriCorps – Heavy metal settles a classroom
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 Talon Stiles. I have a class of fifth graders…
Another Great Story from Project MARS/AmeriCorps – Making necklaces, opening up
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 Emily Davis. I recently began joining a kindergarten…
It’s AmeriCorps Week, and we couldn’t be prouder to host Project MARS
AmeriCorps engages 270,000 Americans each year in sustained, results-driven service through our AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors programs. These dedicated citizens do so many things – they help communities impacted by COVID-19, ensure students stay on track to graduate, combat hunger…