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August’s “Big Spotlight” Features Sadegh Azimi

By Kenya Meon | August 18, 2024

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!

By Kenya Meon | August 15, 2024

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

By Abigail Hayman | August 14, 2024

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. 

BBBSMA 2023 Matches of the Year

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta Welcomes New Board Members

By Abigail Hayman | July 30, 2024

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

By Kenya Meon | July 20, 2024

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

By Kenya Meon | July 10, 2024

The Big Spotlight series features one of our mentors, a Big, each month. The very personal stories showcase their dedication and hard work.

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.

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