Mentoring
Big 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.
Read MoreBBBS of the Chattahoochee Valley Celebrates Merge with Metro Atlanta!
This joining of agencies aims to enhance programs, resources, and outreach to assist the Chattahoochee Valley team in serving a greater number of young people and championing youth in the Columbus area. The milestone event not only marked the collaboration but it highlighted the impact of communities coming together to defend the potential of young people.
Read More“The Big Spotlight” Highlight’s the Dedication of BBBSATL’s Champions
The Big Spotlight introduces the limelight to the dedication and hard work of our mentors, who not only impact their Littles, but the entire Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta agency.
Read MoreDeKalb County’s Commissioner Steve Bradshaw & the Board of Commissioners Recognize National Mentoring Month with a New Proclamation
DeKalb County’s Commissioner Steve Bradshaw and the Board of Commissioners presented a proclamation in January recognizing National Mentoring Month and the ongoing need to recruit caring adults to mentor Atlanta’s youth.
Read MoreBBBSMA Marks 120 Years of Mentorship with an Invitation to Individuals Dedicated to Making a BIG Impact
BBBSMA celebrates the 120th Anniversary of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America by welcoming 120 individuals looking to increase their impact.
Read MoreBBBSMA’s Very Own Match Takes to the Spotlight at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade!
BBBSMA’s own Big Brother Karl and Little Brother Kene perform on the legendary Singing Christmas Tree Float during this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade.
Read MoreBBBSMA Launches Big Futures Summit to Inspire Future Achievement
BBBSMA’S Big Futures Summit Bridges The Gap Between Communication & Opportunity for Teens & Families in Metro Atlanta.
Read MoreWells Fargo Sponsors Financial Health for Littles
ATLANTA – Wells Fargo has provided a Financial Health Sponsorship for children in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta Level Up program.
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