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Little Sisters “Say Yes to the Prom Dress” Event

By John Mangan | March 6, 2019

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta, in partnership with Sisters United Atlanta, recently hosted a “Say Yes to the Prom Dress” Event at BBBSMA headquarters in Midtown Atlanta. 22…

2019 Big Brother & Big Sister of the Year Honored at Big Appreciation Night: Photo Gallery

By John Mangan | February 22, 2019

By Kelci Sleeper Big Brothers Big Sister of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA) celebrates two volunteers who have made a significant difference in the lives of their Littles. The 2019 Bigs of…

BBBSMA & Cox Enterprises Partner for “Beyond School Walls” Mentoring Program

By BBBS of Atlanta | February 12, 2019

After a nearly 20-year relationship, Big Brothers Big Sister of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA) has partnered with Cox Enterprises for its first “Beyond School Walls” site-based mentoring program. The program, which…

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Mentoring, revisited

By BBBS of Atlanta | January 28, 2019

Mentoring, Revisited By Aliya Bhatia Last Monday after volunteering at the King Center, I found myself wandering around its exhibits. A few of the pieces reminded me of one of…

Atlanta Hawks host Real Men Mentor event

By John Mangan | January 22, 2019

Atlanta Hawks host Real Men Mentor event On 1.21.18, the Atlanta Hawks hosted more than 50 Bigs, Littles, staff, and supporters of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta for…

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Annual Bigs, Littles, & Families Picnic

By John Mangan | October 30, 2018

 On 10.6.2018, we hosted our Annual Bigs, Littles, & Families Picnic at Atlanta Silverbacks Park, presented by our sponsor WellCare. Our staff welcomed over 400 participants to this year’s event.…

WebMD Volunteers at BBBS of Metro Atlanta

By John Mangan | October 23, 2018

Recently, employees of our Corporate Partner, WebMD, came to our headquarters in Midtown Atlanta to donate their time and talents. Over the course of a week, they assembled bicycles, goodie…

Our 2018 Legacy Awards Gala Honorees are Jeff Sprecher and Kelly Loeffler

By John Mangan | September 17, 2018

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta is proud to honor Jeff Sprecher and Kelly Loeffler as their 2018 Legacy Honorees for the example they set as leaders and mentors…

Peter Lauer to Receive V. Thomas Murray Founder’s Award at 2018 Legacy Awards Gala

By John Mangan | September 12, 2018

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta is an organization built on the principle that relationships have the power to create positive change. Our 2018 Founder’s Award recipient, Peter Lauer,…

Relationships Change People, Not Programs

By BBBS of Atlanta | September 11, 2018

Relationships Change People, Not Programs by Kwame Johnson I’ve been the President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta for only a few months now, but I’ve…

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