This is the time of year when we’re happy for our graduating Littles but also sad to see them leave the program. This year we’re celebrating six graduating Littles – all from Buncombe and Transylvania counties – and a bunch…
Cherokee County
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cherokee County
Senior Program Coordinator: Gloria Dockery, cherokee@bbbswnc.org
Program Coordinator: Debra England, debrae@bbbswnc.org
Program Coordinator: Cassie Davis, cassied@bbbswnc.org
Office: 828-361-0989
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 248, Murphy, NC 28906
Please designate Cherokee County as the recipient of this donation.
It really is rocket science – Cherokee Littles build rockets with a patron
On May 20, four lucky young men in Cherokee County met with John LaChance, our generous patron and a future Advisory Board member, for a rocket-building project. Kaiden, Mason, Chris, and Gabe – all Little Brothers in the BBBS Cherokee…
BBBS Cherokee recognizes seniors with scholarships and a mention
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cherokee County awarded two scholarships and one honorable mention at the Murphy High School Awards Night on May 28. Seniors Gracelyn Hughes and Will Joyner received $500 each from the BBBS Cherokee County scholarship fund,…
Another Great Story – A not-unexpected shift for two young men
This great story focuses on a Big named Will and a Little named Marquavis. I had the pleasure of teaching Will from kindergarten through 5th grade (Will attended the school where I was the librarian). This year, I reconnected with…
Cherokee Littles celebrate the end of the school year in style
Look at these happy faces! BBBS Cherokee County’s end-of-school event for Littles was a lot of fun. Held April 18 at the Konehete Park in Murphy, the event brought together more than 70 local Littles for a day of activities…