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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 MoreBBBSMA annual picnic draws 700+ for western-themed celebration
More than 700 Bigs, Littles, families, and community partners joined Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta for our annual picnic on Oct. 11. This year’s western–themed celebration featured games, food, and fun for all ages. From pumpkin decorating and arts and crafts to tug-of-war and a lively line dancing contest, there was something for…
Read MoreSenior-founding lead mentors represent Level Up at Big Brothers Big Sisters regional conference
Our Senior-Founding Lead Mentors, Trikelia Browning and Quantavis Tilley, proudly represented the Level Up Program at the Big Brothers Big Sisters Regional Conference in Orlando, Florida. The conference brought together leaders and professionals from across the region who share a passion for empowering youth through mentorship. For Browning and Tilley, the experience was both exciting…
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: 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…
Read MoreMeet our Guest Panelist – MENtors Mixer August 20th, 2025
Archie “A.J.” Wilson, Jr. Associate King & Spalding LLP “I am deeply passionate about mentoring relationships. Without strong mentors, my life looks completely different today.” Archie Wilson, Jr. is an Associate in the Atlanta office of King & Spalding LLP and member of the Corporate, Finance, and Investments practice group. Archie’s practice focuses on the…
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