Mentoring
BBBSMA 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…
Read MoreChanging lives through mentorship: Legacy Luncheon 2025
At this year’s Legacy Luncheon, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta is proud to celebrate two remarkable alumni: Benjamin and Lailah. These young leaders’ journeys were transformed when a mentor supported and believed in them. After losing a parent early in life, Benjamin was raised by his grandmother. As she grew older, he stepped…
Read MoreOctober Big Spotlight: Cory Sparks’ journey from mentee to mentor
Meet Cory Sparks, Vice President of Promotion at Warner Records, based in DeKalb County. Check out this Q&A where he shares what inspired him to become a Big, how mentorship changed his life, and what he’s learning through his experience with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta. Why did you become a Big? I…
Read MoreBigs Swing Fore Littles 2025 raises nearly $100,000 for youth mentorship
Bigs Swing Fore Littles 2025 was a tremendous success! Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and the dedication of our peer-to-peer fundraisers, the event raised nearly $100,000 to support youth mentoring programs that defend the potential of Metro Atlanta youth. More than 120 attendees gathered for an evening of friendly competition and celebration of…
Read MoreBraves’ Game Community Clubhouse Experience at Truist Park
We’re thrilled to celebrate our renewed partnership with the Braves Foundation! To kick things off, a group of Littles joined their Lead Mentors and Mentoring Supervisors for an unforgettable day at Truist Park. For most Littles, this was their first-ever Braves game — and it came with an extra-special perk: access to the exclusive Community…
Read MoreSeptember Big Spotlight: Javarus Edwards on Giving Back in Atlanta
Meet Javarus Edwards, a Sales Manager at PepsiCo based in Atlanta, GA, and a dedicated Big Brother who’s making a difference in his community by mentoring the next generation. Check out this Q&A session where Javarus shares what it means to truly invest in youth and lead with empathy. Why did you become a Big?…
Read MoreMENtors Mixer Fall ’25: A Night of Connection
On Aug. 20, members of BBBSMA’s MENtors initiative gathered for the Fall 2025 MENtors Mixer, hosted high above the city at Kilpatrick, Townsend & Stockton in Midtown Atlanta. This quarterly gathering brought together professionals, supporters, and community leaders dedicated to mentoring young men and boys across metro Atlanta. The MENtors Mixer serves as a recurring…
Read MoreBig Welcome Dinner: Celebrating Our Newest Bigs
On Aug. 26, the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta community gathered at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Buckhead for the Big Welcome Dinner. The purpose of the dinner was to welcome new Bigs and create space for connection as they begin their match journeys. Surrounded by good food and even better company, attendees had…
Read MoreSeptember Big Spotlight: Meet John Liotta, a Dedicated Big in Decatur
Meet John Liotta, a Business Development Representative at Sage Intacct and dedicated Big in Decatur, who’s paying it forward by mentoring the next generation.Dive into this exclusive Q&A session where John shares what it means to truly show up, listen, and lead by example. Can you share why you became a Big? I had a…
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