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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta Helps Community Kids Get Ready for ‘Back-to-School’ with Drive-Thru Supply Drive

By BBBS of Atlanta | August 5, 2022

This year, we distributed over 275+ backpacks, had 136 attendees actively engage with the community partner vendors, had over 200+ shoes donated, had 6 lucky raffle winners, and offered 11 full-serviced haircuts!

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America 2022 National Conference

By BBBS of Atlanta | June 30, 2022

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America hosted the 2022 National Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana from June 19th to June 22nd. Twelve Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA) staff…

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Arthur Blank & Kwame Johnson Talk Mentorship During Exclusive Event

By BBBS of Atlanta | June 15, 2022

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA) and The Arthur Blank Family Foundation hosted a Fireside Chat on May 23rd, 2022, with businessman, philanthropist and former Big Brother, Arthur…

BBBSMA & Big Futures Sponsors Celebrate 63 Graduating Seniors

By BBBS of Atlanta | June 13, 2022

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA) hosted a 2022 Graduation Celebration at Georgia State University on Saturday, June 4th, to honor 63 graduating senior Littles, their Bigs, and…

Metro Atlanta Volunteers Enjoy Big Networking Event

By BBBS of Atlanta | June 6, 2022

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta’s (BBBSMA) Young Leaders Council (YLC) hosted a Big Engagement event at Dr. Scofflaw’s at The Works on April 28th, 2022. After almost two…

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MacKenzie Scott Makes $3.6 Million Gift To Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta

By BBBS of Atlanta | May 24, 2022

ATLANTA – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Atlanta (BBBSMA) announced today its aim to transform mentorship in local communities with an unprecedented gift of $3.6 million. The gift, from philanthropist…

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF METRO ATLANTA TO PARTNER WITH ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION PEACHTREE ROAD RACE

By BBBS of Atlanta | March 21, 2022

ATLANTA – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA) is one of eight non-profit organizations that serve Atlantans for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race Charity Partner Program. BBBSMA…

‘ICONIC MENTOR AUCTION’ FUNDRAISES OVER $100K FOR BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS MENTORING PROGRAMS

By John Mangan | March 9, 2022

By Abigail Hayman ATLANTA – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA) raised over $100,000 for youth mentorship programs in the communities of Greater Atlanta. For BBBSMA’s second annual…

Bigs and Littles of the Year Announced for 2022 Big Appreciation Night

By BBBS of Atlanta | February 10, 2022

By Abby Hayman The names of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta Bigs and Littles of the Year for 2022 were revealed during a virtual “Big Appreciation Night” on…

Big Brothers Big Sisters Celebrates Official Opening Of West Side HQ

By BBBS of Atlanta | December 10, 2021

ATLANTA – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA) celebrated the completion of its Capacity Building Campaign and the official opening of the new office located at The MET Atlanta on November 16 with a…

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