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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta Launches Latest Giving Circle with a Summer Mixer

By Kenya Meon | June 25, 2024

On 6.18, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta launched MENtors – our giving circle that brings passionate men of service together in support of mentorship!

Defender of Potential

By Abigail Hayman | May 21, 2024

Big Sister Sylvia Zenteno-Booker and Little Sister Deanna were paired in the Beyond School Walls program, a collaboration between Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta and Cox Enterprises, marking the beginning of their journey during Deanna’s freshman year. 

Sens. Ossoff and Warnock Strengthening Youth Mentorship Programs in Metro Atlanta

By Abigail Hayman | May 21, 2024

Atlanta, GA. — U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is delivering resources to strengthen youth mentorship programs in Atlanta. 

Big Couples Match of the Year

By Abigail Hayman | May 21, 2024

Big Brother John McFarland, Big Sister Jan Thrapp, and Little Brother Tavaris were matched in the Big Couples Program in the summer of 2019.

Big Sister & Little Sister Match of the Year!

By Abigail Hayman | May 21, 2024

Little Sister Shalea has been matched with her Big Sister Kim for nine years. Formerly a Little Sister herself, Kim, now a Senior Marketing Associate at Goodwyn Mills Cawood, shares, “Meeting Shalea at age 7, I discovered a shy yet sweet girl with a passion for singing. Over the years, her love for math, inquisitive nature, and eagerness to learn have shone through. Now 16, Shalea has overcome academic struggles and bullying to excel in honors classes, and thrive as a confident young lady.”

Big Brother & Little Brother Match of the Year!

By Abigail Hayman | May 21, 2024

Meet our Georgia Match of the Year, Big Brother Karl and Little Brother Kene! Karl and Kene have been matched for five years, with Karl’s dedication to youth mentoring extending well beyond their match’s duration. Karl is a devoted high school math teacher with Gwinnett County County Public Schools and has been involved with the BBBS program as a Big for over 19 years, serving as Big Brother to 3 Little Brothers.  

BBBS of the Chattahoochee Valley Celebrates Merge with Metro Atlanta!

By Kenya Meon | May 10, 2024

This joining of agencies aims to enhance programs, resources, and outreach to assist the Chattahoochee Valley team in serving a greater number of young people and championing youth in the Columbus area. The milestone event not only marked the collaboration but it highlighted the impact of communities coming together to defend the potential of young people.

“The Big Spotlight” Highlight’s the Dedication of BBBSATL’s Champions

By Kenya Meon | April 29, 2024

The Big Spotlight introduces the limelight to the dedication and hard work of our mentors, who not only impact their Littles, but the entire Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta agency.

Kwame Johnson Named as a Top Georgia CEO in 2024 ‘Titan 100’

By Abigail Hayman | March 25, 2024

ATLANTA, GA – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA) is delighted to announce that Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP have named Kwame Johnson, President & CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta as a 2024 Georgia Titan 100. Kwame is pleased to be recognized as a Georgia Titan 100 for a second year.  

This February 23rd, the agency celebrated the 2023 Bigs and Littles of the Year at Big Appreciation Night. The award winners were chosen from over 1,300 Big and Little matches across 12 metro counties in honor of their extraordinary commitment to one another and the mission of BBBS.

‘Big Appreciation Night’ Honors Atlanta Area Volunteers

By BBBS of Atlanta | March 22, 2024

This February 23rd, the agency celebrated the 2023 Bigs and Littles of the Year at Big Appreciation Night. The award winners were chosen from over 1,300 Big and Little matches across 12 metro counties in honor of their extraordinary commitment to one another and the mission of BBBS.

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