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September’s “Big Spotlight” Shines on Lorraine Marshall
ATLANTA — The Big Spotlight series highlights a mentor, a Big, each month, sharing personal stories that reflect their dedication and hard work. These stories not only showcase the impact on the lives of the Littles they mentor but also contribute to advancing the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta. In 2023, our agency experienced a 68% increase in new 1:1 mentoring matches, with 90% of Littles viewing their mentors as significant adults in their lives – all thanks to our BIGS!
Atlanta Regional Commission Selects 2024 Regional Leadership Institute Class
ATLANTA, GA – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta is proud to announce that Upenda J. Dubose, our Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, has been selected for the 2024 cohort of the Atlanta Regional Commission’s prestigious Regional Leadership Institute (RLI). This honor places Upenda among 57 distinguished leaders across metro Atlanta, representing the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Her inclusion in this year’s RLI class is a testament to her unwavering commitment to community impact and leadership, and we look forward to the meaningful contributions she will make in shaping the future of our region. Since joining BBBSMA in 2022 as Director of Corporate and Community Engagement, Upenda has been a driving force behind the organization’s success.
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.
Celebrating the Power of Mentorship with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta
Community collaboration, long-term impact, and personal growth were at the heart of our recent cultivation event.
August’s “Big Spotlight” Features Sadegh Azimi
The Big Spotlight series highlights a mentor, a Big, each month, sharing personal stories that reflect their dedication and hard work. This month let’s get to know Sadegh Azimi!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta Littles Enjoy a $10,000 Back-to-School Shopping Adventure, Courtesy of Target!
Thanks to Target, 100 of our Littles received a $100 gift card to gear up for the new school year.
Big 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.
Big 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.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta Celebrates Graduating High School Seniors
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta was delighted to honor 52 graduating high school senior Littles at our annual Graduation Celebration on Saturday, July 13th, 2024.
“The Big Spotlight” Highlight’s the Dedication of Patrick Medley
The Big Spotlight series features one of our mentors, a Big, each month. The very personal stories showcase their dedication and hard work.