Posts by Abigail Hayman
Invest 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.”
Read MoreBig Brother & Little Brother Match of the Year!
Meet our Georgia Match of the Year, Big Brother Karl and Little Brother Kene! Karl and Kene have been matched for five years, with Karl’s dedication to youth mentoring extending well beyond their match’s duration. Karl is a devoted high school math teacher with Gwinnett County County Public Schools and has been involved with the BBBS program as a Big for over 19 years, serving as Big Brother to 3 Little Brothers.
Read MoreKwame Johnson Named as a Top Georgia CEO in 2024 ‘Titan 100’
ATLANTA, GA – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA) is delighted to announce that Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP have named Kwame Johnson, President & CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta as a 2024 Georgia Titan 100. Kwame is pleased to be recognized as a Georgia Titan 100 for a second year.
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