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The Big Spotlight: Matthew Ellsworth of Atlanta, Georgia

By John Mangan | December 17, 2024

Meet Matthew Ellsworth—a former City of Atlanta police officer turned actor and tutor—who is making a big impact as a Big Brother with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta.…

Big Brothers Big Sisters Marks 30th Annual Legacy Awards, Raising 400K

By Abigail Hayman | December 2, 2024

ATLANTA – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA) held its 30th Annual Legacy Luncheon on November 21 at The Fox Theatre. The event raised nearly $400K through sponsorship, fundraising, and a live and silent auction. For the first time, this year’s Legacy Awards shifted from the traditional gala to a luncheon format.  

Big Brothers Big Sisters Teams Up With NBCUniversal To Inspire Kindness and Mentorship

By Abigail Hayman | November 22, 2024

In an exciting partnership with NBCUniversal, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and its national agencies, including BBBSMA, have embraced the themes of the Wicked Movie this holiday season—sisterhood, kindness, and accessibility—through a unique series of social impact initiatives for the highly anticipated release of Wicked Part 1 on November 22.

The Big Spotlight: Featuring Keon Meriett of Fulton County, Georgia!

By Abigail Hayman | November 20, 2024

ATLANTA — The Big Spotlight series highlights a mentor, a Big, each month, sharing personal stories that reflect their dedication and hard work. These stories not only showcase the impact on the lives of the Littles they mentor but also contribute to advancing the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta. In 2023, our agency experienced a 68% increase in new 1:1 mentoring matches, with 90% of Littles viewing their mentors as significant adults in their lives – all thanks to our BIGS!  

BBBSMA’s Honorary Captain Little Kene, Big Karl, and Agency Matches Attend Atlanta United FC vs. Inter Miami CF Game!

By Abigail Hayman | November 4, 2024

This weekend, BBBSMA matches were invited to the Atlanta United FC v. Inter Miami CF game. It was the second game of the season—where Atlanta United won!

One of the highlights of the event was the recognition of Kene, the 2024 Little Brother of the Year. Kene was honored with the title of Honorary Captain for the game. This special recognition was a testament to his outstanding achievements and the strong bond he shares with his Big Brother, Karl.

Atlanta Mayor Dickens and Local Luminaries Champion Mentorship for Local Youth

By Abigail Hayman | October 30, 2024

Recently, The Gathering Spot ATL hosted a networking event and panel discussion – “Black Men and the Power of Mentorship.” The event focused on the crucial role of empowerment in transforming the communities of metro Atlanta. The event drew over 100 attendees, all united by a shared commitment to making a positive impact. 

Big Thanks to Boxcar at Hop City West End for participating in The Big Little Dine Out!

By Abigail Hayman | October 24, 2024

Big thanks to Kraig Torres and his incredible team at Boxcar at Hop City West End for participating in The Big Little Dine Out series!

BBBSMA Holds EPIC Annual Picnic Thanks to Our Community Heroes

By Kenya Meon | October 18, 2024

On October 12th, we had a marvelous time at this year’s Superhero themed Annual Picnic held at Pittsburgh Yards, uniting 800 amazing attendees with delicious food, fun fueled activities, and surprise superhero guests!

The Big Spotlight: Featuring Norris Curl of Marietta, Georgia!

By Abigail Hayman | October 16, 2024

ATLANTA — The Big Spotlight series highlights a mentor, a Big, each month, sharing personal stories that reflect their dedication and hard work. These stories not only showcase the impact on the lives of the Littles they mentor but also contribute to advancing the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta. In 2023, our agency experienced a 68% increase in new 1:1 mentoring matches, with 90% of Littles viewing their mentors as significant adults in their lives – all thanks to our BIGS! 

This month, we introduce you to Norris Curl, the CEO of NRC Properties, from Marietta, Georgia.

Bigs Swing Fore Littles Tees Off for Youth Potential

By Abigail Hayman | September 20, 2024

ATLANTA, GA – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta held its 13th annual Bigs Swing Fore Littles golf tournament on September 12, 2024, at the TopGolf Midtown in Atlanta, Georgia. A revolutionized, high-tech twist on our traditional golf tournament, guests networked while teeing off to defend Atlanta youth potential.

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