Events
Big Brothers Big Sisters, Atlanta Falcons Raise Record-Breaking $700K for Youth Mentorship
On May 7, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA) hosted its seventh annual Fashion Play event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, bringing together more than 400 guests for an evening celebrating the power of mentorship while raising $700,000 to support youth mentoring programs throughout Metro Atlanta. Presented by the Atlanta Falcons and supported by Diamond Sponsors First Horizon, Georgia Power, and Genuine Parts Company, Fashion Play featured Falcon’s legends…
Read MoreStudent entrepreneurs present original business concepts
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta hosted the Big Futures Pitch Competition on Saturday, May 2, at the agency’s headquarters in southwest Atlanta. Level Up Littles stepped into the spotlight to present original business ideas after weeks of financial literacy training and business planning in partnership with Fifth Third Bank. Students pitched concepts including…
Read MoreBig Sister & Little Sister Match of the Year: Priya D’Souza & Little Sister Ashlee
Each year, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta recognizes mentors whose dedication exemplifies what it truly means to be a Big. We are proud to announce Priya D’Souza and Ashlee as our 2026 Big Sister & Little Sister Match of the Year. Priya D’Souza has invested in her Little Sister Ashlee’s growth for more…
Read MoreCelebrating impact at Big Appreciation Night
This year’s Big Appreciation Night was our largest celebration yet, welcoming 200 attendees for an evening honoring the mentors and partners who make our impact possible. Throughout the night, we were reminded just how powerful and life-changing mentorship truly is. We are deeply grateful for the time our Bigs pour into the lives of young…
Read MoreA sneak peek at Fashion Play
We recently hosted the Fashion Play Kickoff Reception at Signia by Hilton Atlanta, welcoming sponsors and supporters while celebrating the kickoff of Fashion Play 7: Lucky in Luxe, happening May 7, 2026 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Guests enjoyed a delicious lunch, beautiful gift baskets, and a special bus ride to MB Stadium, where they got an…
Read MoreAnnual toy drive brought joy to local families
Families gathered at the BBBS office this holiday season for our annual toy drive, where staff and volunteers helped create a joyful, welcoming experience for children and their families. Through the generosity of our supporters and sponsors, our annual toy drive welcomed around 80 Littles from our program. Families were invited to shop a festive,…
Read MoreLegacy Luncheon inspires community, raises $350k+ for youth
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA) is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of its 2025 Legacy Luncheon, presented by the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. The event welcomed 240 guests at the Fox Theatre on Nov. 12 and raised over $350,000 to support BBBSMA’s life-changing youth mentoring programs. Click here to see…
Read MoreBig Brothers Big Sisters ATL Celebrates 3-year Partnership with Jamestown’s Colony Square
Jamestown’s Colony Square has been one of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta’s community partners since 2022. This innovative and engaging partnership in Midtown Atlanta has not only helped communicate our need for more volunteer Bigs, it’s helped raise critical dollars needed to create more mentoring matches for Littles on our waiting list. Colony…
Read MoreBBBSMA and Emerging 100 of Atlanta launch “Big for a Day: Educate, Engage, Elevate”
In celebration of National Mentoring Day, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA) partnered with the Emerging 100 of Atlanta to host Big for a Day: Educate, Engage, Elevate, a dynamic mentorship initiative created to empower middle school students through education, engagement, and financial literacy. The event was held at Jean Childs Young Middle…
Read MoreHighlights from Level Up this month
The Level Up program continues to shine across metro Atlanta schools bringing students, mentors, and families together. Here’s a look at some of the incredible moments from this month. Family & Friends event On Tuesday, Oct. 28, the Young Middle School Level Up Team hosted its first-ever Family & Friends Event! A total of 64…
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