Posts by Abigail Hayman
Bigs Swing Fore Littles Tees Off for Youth Potential
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.
Read MoreSeptember’s “Big Spotlight” Shines on Lorraine Marshall
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!
Read MoreAtlanta Regional Commission Selects 2024 Regional Leadership Institute Class
ATLANTA, GA – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta is proud to announce that Upenda J. Dubose, our Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, has been selected for the 2024 cohort of the Atlanta Regional Commission’s prestigious Regional Leadership Institute (RLI). This honor places Upenda among 57 distinguished leaders across metro Atlanta, representing the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Her inclusion in this year’s RLI class is a testament to her unwavering commitment to community impact and leadership, and we look forward to the meaningful contributions she will make in shaping the future of our region. Since joining BBBSMA in 2022 as Director of Corporate and Community Engagement, Upenda has been a driving force behind the organization’s success.
Read MoreInvest Fest: Inspiring The Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
Invest Fest is an innovative and impactful event, bringing entrepreneurs together for discussions around financial and business advancement.
The event featured speakers such as 50 Cent, Steve Harvey and Daymond John, leading insightful conversations on topics like investing, stocks, and estate planning, among various other financial topics.
Read MoreBig Brothers Big Sisters Back-to-School Celebration Prepares 600+ Kids for New School Year
Our annual Back to School event was a success. The event took place at the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta Headquarters and was filled with smiling faces, sunshine, and good vibes. Our agency gave away over 750 backpacks to help students and our Littles prepare for their first day of classes. 600+ attendees, including families and their Littles, along with Bigs, gathered together to enjoy the festivities.
Read MoreBig Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta Welcomes New Board Members
ATLANTA, GA – The Board of Directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta is a diverse group of business leaders from the metropolitan Atlanta area. Together, they provide governance and oversight to the agency, supporting its mission to create and support meaningful mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
Read MoreDefender of Potential
Big Sister Sylvia Zenteno-Booker and Little Sister Deanna were paired in the Beyond School Walls program, a collaboration between Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta and Cox Enterprises, marking the beginning of their journey during Deanna’s freshman year.
Read MoreSens. Ossoff and Warnock Strengthening Youth Mentorship Programs in Metro Atlanta
Atlanta, GA. — U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is delivering resources to strengthen youth mentorship programs in Atlanta.
Read MoreBig Couples Match of the Year
Big Brother John McFarland, Big Sister Jan Thrapp, and Little Brother Tavaris were matched in the Big Couples Program in the summer of 2019.
Read MoreBig Sister & Little Sister Match of the Year!
Little Sister Shalea has been matched with her Big Sister Kim for nine years. Formerly a Little Sister herself, Kim, now a Senior Marketing Associate at Goodwyn Mills Cawood, shares, “Meeting Shalea at age 7, I discovered a shy yet sweet girl with a passion for singing. Over the years, her love for math, inquisitive nature, and eagerness to learn have shone through. Now 16, Shalea has overcome academic struggles and bullying to excel in honors classes, and thrive as a confident young lady.”
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