Events
Arthur Blank & Kwame Johnson Talk Mentorship During Exclusive Event
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 M. Blank, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta CEO, Kwame Johnson. The conversation was moderated by David Rubinger, Publisher of the Atlanta Business Chronicle,…
Read MoreBBBSMA & Big Futures Sponsors Celebrate 63 Graduating Seniors
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 their families. It was an incredibly moving and fun way to wrap up the school year, to give matches the chance to express what the…
Read MoreMetro Atlanta Volunteers Enjoy Big Networking Event
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 years of virtual events, current, former, & prospective Bigs, BBBSMA staff, and YLC members gathered for an in-person meetup. The metro Atlanta volunteers were there…
Read MoreBIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF METRO ATLANTA TO PARTNER WITH ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION PEACHTREE ROAD RACE
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 will have 25 guaranteed entries into the 53rd Running of the Peachtree, which will take place on July 4 in Atlanta and virtually. Participants will…
Read MoreBigs and Littles of the Year Announced for 2022 Big Appreciation Night
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 YouTube Live. Big Brother & Little Brother of the Year: Christian Doetsch and Brayan Big Sister and Little Sister of the Year: Carla Leary and…
Read More“Big Blitz” Volunteers Turn Out For Southwest Atlanta Community Event
By Mirlie Larose Matches, supporters, and partners of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta recently turned out for “The Big Blitz” — a volunteer event in the Southwest Atlanta community. BBBSMA headquarters recently relocated to The MET — a thriving multi-use community hub — and “The Big Blitz” gave staff and friends of the…
Read More2021 Defender of Potential Award Winner, Jim Young
At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta, we believe in the power of one-to-one mentoring relationships to create meaningful change among youth and communities. Our 2021 Defender of Potential Award recipient, Jim Young, is someone who embodies this belief. The Defender of Potential Award is an honor given to Bigs who have made substantial…
Read MoreErnest and Patrice Greer are the 2021 Legacy Awards Honorees
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta is dedicated to advocating for youth in our community — inspiring young people to thrive by reaching their fullest potential. Our 2021 Legacy Awards honorees, Ernest and Patrice Greer demonstrate our organization’s ideals in their continued commitment to lift up communities facing adversity in metro Atlanta. On September…
Read MoreBigs & Littles of the Year Announced at Virtual ‘Big Appreciation Night’
The names of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta’s Bigs and Littles of the Year for 2021 were revealed last night during a virtual “Big Appreciation Night” on YouTube Live. Big Brother & Little Brother of the Year: Jonathan Wortham and Little Brother Trevon Big Sisters & Little Sister of the Year: Gloria Kilanko…
Read MoreThe UPS Foundation STEM Kit Volunteer Event
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta recently participated in a one-of-a-kind volunteer service project with The UPS Foundation to create 100 STEM kit boxes for our contactless October trick or treat drive-thru event. The boxes included three different activities that will allow children in our program to participate in fun, hands-on projects related to…
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