Mission: We strive to ensure every child in WNC has an enjoyable, long-term relationship with a caring adult who believes in them and sees their potential.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Western North Carolina is a nonprofit organization working in ten counties in Western North Carolina. The mission of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Western North Carolina is to transform children’s lives through mentoring and support services. The organization strives to help youth increase social skills, self confidence, and academic skills, and broaden their vision for their future.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Western North Carolina is a partner in the Asheville Buncombe Middle Grades Network, which utilizes a collective impact strategy that brings together Asheville City Schools, Buncombe County Schools, and community partners around a shared vision of creating success-ready 9th-graders and improving graduation rates.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Western North Carolina selects adult volunteers and Americorps members and matches them with children facing adversity to serve as mentors for the children. To foster a successful match relationship and a lasting connection between a child and mentor, the organization encourages a team approach by providing ongoing activities, training, and support services for adult mentors, parents/guardians, and participating children. Mentoring for children is provided through three primary programs:
