Big News
They're playing basketball! Big Brother Ben and Little Brother Kavion
Matched with BBBS since October of 2021 – Big Brother Ben and Little Brother Kavion have had a blast together! They have spent time together playing basketball and enjoying other sporting activities. Big Brother has also cheered Little Brother onward by attending his Little League baseball games and basketball youth team games. With Big Brother Ben having graduated from UVA and moving away from the Charlottesville area, both are celebrating the end of this successful match with our program – but looking forward to keeping connected for many years to come!
BBBS Match Spotlight: Big Sister Linda and Little Sister Saliha
Big Sister Linda and Little Sister Saliha have been matched in our BBBS program for seven months, creating a strong bond through shared adventures in the Charlottesville area. Their weekly meetups often include hiking, attending local events, and participating in a variety of activities that the community offers. They especially enjoy the events sponsored by our program, often feeling like winners at these activities!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge Announces Executive Director to Transition to New Role.
[Charlottesville, VA November 14, 2023] — Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge is excited to announce the bittersweet transition of our dedicated and visionary Executive Director, Athena Gould, to her new role as Deputy Director at Virginia Humanities. This transition marks a new chapter in Athena's career as she continues her journey of leadership and impact in the nonprofit sector. Gould’s last day serving Big Brothers Big Sisters is December 1, 2023.