New Mentoring Mixer ‘Pints for Potential’ Launches in Atlanta

On January 26th, 2023, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta launched its inaugural quarterly mixer during National Mentoring Month at Monday Night Garage in Atlanta, GA. The event is an opportunity to meet local professionals with a heart for service while enjoying the cool beats of Atlanta’s DJs, and the cold brews of Monday…

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America 2022 National Conference

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of America hosted the 2022 National Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana from June 19th to June 22nd. Twelve Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA) staff members were able to participate in the annual conference this year. Our Chief External Relations Officer, Michele Pearce, lead a session on “Fundraising/Capacity Building”. BBBSMA…

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Arthur Blank & Kwame Johnson Talk Mentorship During Exclusive Event

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA) and The Arthur Blank Family Foundation hosted a Fireside Chat on May 23rd, 2022, with businessman, philanthropist and former Big Brother, Arthur M. Blank, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta CEO, Kwame Johnson. The conversation was moderated by David Rubinger, Publisher of the Atlanta Business Chronicle,…

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BBBSMA & Big Futures Sponsors Celebrate 63 Graduating Seniors

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA) hosted a 2022 Graduation Celebration at Georgia State University on Saturday, June 4th, to honor 63 graduating senior Littles, their Bigs, and their families. It was an incredibly moving and fun way to wrap up the school year, to give matches the chance to express what the…

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Metro Atlanta Volunteers Enjoy Big Networking Event

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta’s (BBBSMA) Young Leaders Council (YLC) hosted a Big Engagement event at Dr. Scofflaw’s at The Works on April 28th, 2022. After almost two years of virtual events, current, former, & prospective Bigs, BBBSMA staff, and YLC members gathered for an in-person meetup. The metro Atlanta volunteers were there…

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MacKenzie Scott Makes $3.6 Million Gift To Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta

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ATLANTA – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Atlanta (BBBSMA) announced today its aim to transform mentorship in local communities with an unprecedented gift of $3.6 million. The gift, from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, supports the organization in furthering its mission to ensure young people have access to powerful mentoring experiences that empower them with a plan…

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