Danielle Hernandez, Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC

Big Brothers Big Sisters highlights how consistent mentorship helps young people feel supported, confident, and connected.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina invites Highlands and Cashiers residents—year‑round and seasonal alike—to help guide local youth mentorship through its community‑based Advisory Council.

Big Brothers Big Sisters empowers local youth with guidance, resilience, and the belief in their potential.

In Highlands and Cashiers, Big Brothers Big Sisters celebrates the power of connection—and the community that makes it possible.

Picture this: a child sitting at the kitchen table, homework spread out, frustration building. Maybe mom’s working a double shift. Maybe dad’s not around. Maybe the stress of school or friendships feels like too much.

Big Brothers Big Sisters helps middle schoolers feel seen and supported through mentoring that builds confidence, connection, and hope for the future.

On August 7, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina marked 23 years of mentoring in Macon and Jackson counties with a spirited evening of music, stories, and generosity—proving once again that this community shows up for its youth.

As students head back to school, Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC steps in with one-on-one and group mentoring programs that help kids build confidence, connection, and a sense of belonging.

Boots & Bourbon: A Spirited Evening for a Powerful Cause, slated for August 7 at Chimney Pond Farm in Glenville, is a powerful boost for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Macon and Jackson counties.