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Randy Tanner to Receive the 2020 V. Thomas Murray Founder’s Award

By BBBS of Atlanta | August 18, 2020

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta is an organization committed to defending the potential of youth facing adversity in order to create positive change. Our 2020 Founder’s Award recipient,…

Dr. Monica Khan

Dr. Monica Khan to Receive the 2020 Defender of Potential Award

By BBBS of Atlanta | August 5, 2020

At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta, we believe in the power of one-to-one mentoring relationships to create meaningful change among youth and communities. Our 2020 Defender of Potential…

JASMINE CROWE

Jasmine Crowe, Founder & CEO of Goodr, to Receive the 2020 Legacy Award

By BBBS of Atlanta | July 10, 2020

By Amari Woods Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta is an organization dedicated to building relationships that help make positive change in communities facing adversity. Our 2020 Legacy Awards…

#FrontlineBigs Campaign honors the efforts of our volunteers during the COVID-19 Pandemic

By BBBS of Atlanta | July 8, 2020

By Amari Woods COVID-19 is affecting everyone, but not equally. Children and families in vulnerable communities are likely to experience an increase in stress, anxiety, fear and worry. Unfortunately, often…

AJC Op-Ed: BBBSMA CEO Kwame Johnson comments on Racial Inequality

By John Mangan | June 30, 2020

By Amari Woods Recently, the AJC published an Op-Ed featuring Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta President and CEO, Kwame Johnson. In the article titled “You don’t have to…

Legacy Awards Live

By John Mangan | June 26, 2020

A fun, virtual spin on our biggest annual fundraising event We are excited to invite you to participate in a fun, collaborative spin on our biggest annual fundraising event. For…

Celebrating Seniors From a Distance with the 2020 Virtual Graduation Celebration

By John Mangan | June 18, 2020

By Amari Woods This year’s Graduation Celebration was one to remember. We honored 42 graduates virtually for the first time ever. This event was designed to commemorate graduating seniors and…

5 Virtual Activities for Matches

By John Mangan | June 16, 2020

By Amari Woods Are you looking for fresh ways to connect with your Little? Due to the current pandemic, our Bigs have replaced face-to-face interactions with virtual meetings. Although this…

Bigs, Littles, and Families Picnic 2019

By John Mangan | October 9, 2019

On October 7th, 2019 we hosted our annual Bigs, Littles, and Families Picnic. It was a fun-filled event for supporters of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta – with…

25th Annual Legacy Awards Gala in Photos

By John Mangan | September 18, 2019

This is the 25th year Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta has hosted the Legacy Awards. Throughout the years, Legacy Awards Honorees have been leaders who have made substantial,…

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