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Big Brothers Big Sisters Teams Up With NBCUniversal To Inspire Kindness and Mentorship
In an exciting partnership with NBCUniversal, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and its national agencies, including BBBSMA, have embraced the themes of the Wicked Movie this holiday season—sisterhood, kindness, and accessibility—through a unique series of social impact initiatives for the highly anticipated release of Wicked Part 1 on November 22.
Read MoreBig Thanks to Boxcar at Hop City West End for participating in The Big Little Dine Out!
Big thanks to Kraig Torres and his incredible team at Boxcar at Hop City West End for participating in The Big Little Dine Out series!
Read MoreAtlanta Regional Commission Selects 2024 Regional Leadership Institute Class
ATLANTA, GA – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta is proud to announce that Upenda J. Dubose, our Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, has been selected for the 2024 cohort of the Atlanta Regional Commission’s prestigious Regional Leadership Institute (RLI). This honor places Upenda among 57 distinguished leaders across metro Atlanta, representing the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Her inclusion in this year’s RLI class is a testament to her unwavering commitment to community impact and leadership, and we look forward to the meaningful contributions she will make in shaping the future of our region. Since joining BBBSMA in 2022 as Director of Corporate and Community Engagement, Upenda has been a driving force behind the organization’s success.
Read MoreBig Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta Littles Enjoy a $10,000 Back-to-School Shopping Adventure, Courtesy of Target!
Thanks to Target, 100 of our Littles received a $100 gift card to gear up for the new school year.
Read MoreBig Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta Welcomes New Board Members
ATLANTA, GA – The Board of Directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta is a diverse group of business leaders from the metropolitan Atlanta area. Together, they provide governance and oversight to the agency, supporting its mission to create and support meaningful mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
Read MoreBig Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta Celebrates Graduating High School Seniors
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta was delighted to honor 52 graduating high school senior Littles at our annual Graduation Celebration on Saturday, July 13th, 2024.
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 MoreSens. Ossoff and Warnock Strengthening Youth Mentorship Programs in Metro Atlanta
Atlanta, GA. — U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is delivering resources to strengthen youth mentorship programs in Atlanta.
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 MoreKwame Johnson Named as a Top Georgia CEO in 2024 ‘Titan 100’
ATLANTA, GA – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA) is delighted to announce that Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP have named Kwame Johnson, President & CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta as a 2024 Georgia Titan 100. Kwame is pleased to be recognized as a Georgia Titan 100 for a second year.
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