News
BBBSMA Annual Big, Little, & Family Picnic Returns
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta held its 2022 Big, Little, & Family Picnic on October 15 at Westside Reservoir Park in Atlanta, GA.
Read MoreLittle Brother of the Year Invited to be Honorary Team Captain at Atlanta United FC Match
MLS soccer club Atlanta United FC named Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA) Little Brother of the Year, Brayan, as their Honorary Captain for the September 17th match vs. Philadelphia Union at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Big Brother Christian and Little Brother Brayan were awarded the honor of “Match of the Year” by BBBSMA staff…
Read MoreBig Brothers Big Sisters Of Metro Atlanta Named As Charity For ‘Battle Of The Bigs’
On Tuesday, August 23rd, T. Dallas Smith & Company and C.E.R.M., two Black-owned, Atlanta-based firms, took it to the basketball court at the Georgia State University Sports Arena. In the spirit of community service, game proceeds benefitted BBBSATL. The event was penned as The Battle of the Bigs to incorporate the friendly competition and the…
Read MoreBig Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta Helps Community Kids Get Ready for ‘Back-to-School’ with Drive-Thru Supply Drive
This year, we distributed over 275+ backpacks, had 136 attendees actively engage with the community partner vendors, had over 200+ shoes donated, had 6 lucky raffle winners, and offered 11 full-serviced haircuts!
Read MoreBig Brothers Big Sisters Of America 2022 National Conference
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America hosted the 2022 National Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana from June 19th to June 22nd. Twelve Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA) staff members were able to participate in the annual conference this year. Our Chief External Relations Officer, Michele Pearce, lead a session on “Fundraising/Capacity Building”. BBBSMA…
Read MoreMetro Atlanta Volunteers Enjoy Big Networking Event
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta’s (BBBSMA) Young Leaders Council (YLC) hosted a Big Engagement event at Dr. Scofflaw’s at The Works on April 28th, 2022. After almost two years of virtual events, current, former, & prospective Bigs, BBBSMA staff, and YLC members gathered for an in-person meetup. The metro Atlanta volunteers were there…
Read MoreMacKenzie Scott Makes $3.6 Million Gift To Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta
ATLANTA – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Atlanta (BBBSMA) announced today its aim to transform mentorship in local communities with an unprecedented gift of $3.6 million. The gift, from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, supports the organization in furthering its mission to ensure young people have access to powerful mentoring experiences that empower them with a plan…
Read MoreBIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF METRO ATLANTA TO PARTNER WITH ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION PEACHTREE ROAD RACE
ATLANTA – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA) is one of eight non-profit organizations that serve Atlantans for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race Charity Partner Program. BBBSMA will have 25 guaranteed entries into the 53rd Running of the Peachtree, which will take place on July 4 in Atlanta and virtually. Participants will…
Read MoreBigs and Littles of the Year Announced for 2022 Big Appreciation Night
By Abby Hayman The names of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta Bigs and Littles of the Year for 2022 were revealed during a virtual “Big Appreciation Night” on YouTube Live. Big Brother & Little Brother of the Year: Christian Doetsch and Brayan Big Sister and Little Sister of the Year: Carla Leary and…
Read MoreBig Brothers Big Sisters Celebrates Official Opening Of West Side HQ
ATLANTA – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA) celebrated the completion of its Capacity Building Campaign and the official opening of the new office located at The MET Atlanta on November 16 with a ribbon cutting ceremony and tours of the space. Photos from the event can be viewed at https://bbbsatl.org/bbbs-atl-grand-opening-11-16-2021/. Ribbon Cutting at the MET Atlanta The design was created…
Read More