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Big Brothers Big Sisters Celebrates Largest-Ever Graduating Class
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA) proudly celebrated its largest graduating class ever, honoring 147 graduating Littles during its annual Graduation Celebration at Georgia State University. Watch the 2026 Graduation Celebration on YouTube Check out the 2026 Graduation Celebration photo gallery The event recognized the achievements of graduating seniors while celebrating the mentors,…
Big Brothers Big Sisters Prepares Metro Atlanta Students to Start School Strong
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA) welcomed more than 800 attendees to its annual Back to School Bash, distributing 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies and 90 brand-new bicycles to students across metro Atlanta. Families also enjoyed free haircuts, music, complimentary food and treats, raffle prizes, and a community resource fair connecting them…
A day with The DeKalb Alphas
At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta, we are always on the lookout for opportunities that empower and inspire our Littles. Mental Health Awareness Month was a testament to the impact of community collaboration, as we hosted a remarkable Boys Empowerment Match Activity at our headquarters with the incredible support of The DeKalb Alphas. The day…
Big Brothers Big Sisters, Atlanta Falcons Raise Record-Breaking $700K for Youth Mentorship
On May 7, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA) hosted its seventh annual Fashion Play event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, bringing together more than 400 guests for an evening celebrating the power of mentorship while raising $700,000 to support youth mentoring programs throughout Metro Atlanta. Presented by the Atlanta Falcons and supported by Diamond Sponsors First Horizon, Georgia Power, and Genuine Parts Company, Fashion Play featured Falcon’s legends…
Student entrepreneurs present original business concepts
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta hosted the ‘Fuel Your Future Pitch Competition’ on Saturday, May 2, at the agency’s headquarters in southwest Atlanta. Level Up Littles stepped into the spotlight to present original business ideas after weeks of financial literacy training and business planning in partnership with Fifth Third Bank. Students pitched concepts…
Little Brother of the Year Steps Into the Spotlight as ATL UTD Honorary Captain
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta’s Little Brother of the Year, Kaiden, stepped onto the field as an Honorary Captain for Atlanta United’s match against Nashville SC. In front of thousands of cheering fans, Kaiden was introduced as Little Brother of the Year, a Big Brothers Big Sisters mission ambassador, and a young leader…
Teen Summit gives Atlanta youth hands-on career experience
The Big Futures Teen Summit on March 21, hosted by Atlanta Tech Village, provided young people with a career-focused experience designed to expose them to a wide range of opportunities. Part of BBBSMA’s Big Futures program, the day focused on the 4 E’s: Education, Enlistment, Entrepreneurship, and Employment. Seventy-six attendees participated in workshops and an…
Little KB’s story, from quiet to confident
Little KB joined the Level Up Program at Lithonia Middle School as a quiet sixth grader who struggled with social anxiety and self-doubt. New situations felt overwhelming and stepping outside her comfort zone was not easy. With consistent support and individualized mentorship, that began to shift. Mrs. Martinez became someone Little KB could rely on.…
Level Up students experience “Big for a Day”
Big for a Day continues to make an impact across BBBSMA’s Level Up program, bringing mentorship and real-world learning directly to middle school students throughout the metro Atlanta community. In partnership with Delta Community Credit Union, the experience connected students with professionals who serve as mentors for the day, guiding them through interactive activities focused…
How mentorship is shaping Little LK’s future
Little LK joined the Level Up mentoring program at Herman J. Russell West End Academy determined to raise his grades. He cared about school and wanted to push himself like many middle school students. The difference was that he had a mentor beside him. Through his mentoring relationship with Mr. King, Little LK gained something…