Mentoring
The Big Spotlight: Featuring Norris Curl of Marietta, Georgia!
ATLANTA — The Big Spotlight series highlights a mentor, a Big, each month, sharing personal stories that reflect their dedication and hard work. These stories not only showcase the impact on the lives of the Littles they mentor but also contribute to advancing the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta. In 2023, our agency experienced a 68% increase in new 1:1 mentoring matches, with 90% of Littles viewing their mentors as significant adults in their lives – all thanks to our BIGS!
This month, we introduce you to Norris Curl, the CEO of NRC Properties, from Marietta, Georgia.
Read MoreSeptember’s “Big Spotlight” Shines on Lorraine Marshall
ATLANTA — The Big Spotlight series highlights a mentor, a Big, each month, sharing personal stories that reflect their dedication and hard work. These stories not only showcase the impact on the lives of the Littles they mentor but also contribute to advancing the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta. In 2023, our agency experienced a 68% increase in new 1:1 mentoring matches, with 90% of Littles viewing their mentors as significant adults in their lives – all thanks to our BIGS!
Read MoreCelebrating the Power of Mentorship with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta
Community collaboration, long-term impact, and personal growth were at the heart of our recent cultivation event.
Read MoreAugust’s “Big Spotlight” Features Sadegh Azimi
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!
Read More“The Big Spotlight” Highlight’s the Dedication of Patrick Medley
The Big Spotlight series features one of our mentors, a Big, each month. The very personal stories showcase their dedication and hard work.
Read MoreBig Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta Launches Latest Giving Circle with a Summer Mixer
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!
Read MoreDefender of Potential
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.
Read MoreBig Couples Match of the Year
Big Brother John McFarland, Big Sister Jan Thrapp, and Little Brother Tavaris were matched in the Big Couples Program in the summer of 2019.
Read MoreBig Sister & Little Sister Match of the Year!
Little Sister Shalea has been matched with her Big Sister Kim for nine years. Formerly a Little Sister herself, Kim, now a Senior Marketing Associate at Goodwyn Mills Cawood, shares, “Meeting Shalea at age 7, I discovered a shy yet sweet girl with a passion for singing. Over the years, her love for math, inquisitive nature, and eagerness to learn have shone through. Now 16, Shalea has overcome academic struggles and bullying to excel in honors classes, and thrive as a confident young lady.”
Read MoreBig Brother & Little Brother Match of the Year!
Meet our Georgia Match of the Year, Big Brother Karl and Little Brother Kene! Karl and Kene have been matched for five years, with Karl’s dedication to youth mentoring extending well beyond their match’s duration. Karl is a devoted high school math teacher with Gwinnett County County Public Schools and has been involved with the BBBS program as a Big for over 19 years, serving as Big Brother to 3 Little Brothers.
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