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Legacy Luncheon inspires community, raises $350k+ for youth
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA) is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of its 2025 Legacy Luncheon, presented by the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. The event welcomed 240 guests at the Fox Theatre on Nov. 12 and raised over $350,000 to support BBBSMA’s life-changing youth mentoring programs. Click here to see…
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 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 MoreMeet Guest Panelist Krystal Anthony – EmpowHER Hour September 24th, 2025
Krystal Anthony Experiential Director Octagon “The best advice a mentor has given me is look at life and career as a playground, not a ladder.” Krystal Anthony is a seasoned marketing professional with over a decade of experience leading strategy, partnerships, and storytelling across multiple industries. With a strong background in marketing and communications, she…
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: Javarus Edwards on Giving Back in Atlanta
Meet Javarus Edwards, a Sales Manager at PepsiCo based in Atlanta, GA, and a dedicated Big Brother who’s making a difference in his community by mentoring the next generation. Check out this Q&A session where Javarus shares what it means to truly invest in youth and lead with empathy. Why did you become a Big?…
Read MoreBig Sister & Little Sister of the Year 2025: RaKya & Aaliyah
Confidence in Progress: RaKya & Aaliyah’s Story At 13, Little Sister Aaliyah is already standing out. She’s a gifted STEM scholar, a proud member of the Atlanta Children’s Choir, and a book lover with dreams of studying English. She’s curious, determined, and quietly confident — traits that have only grown stronger with the steady support…
Read MoreBig Brother and Little Brother of the Year 2025: LaVell & Dae’Miro
Rooted in Brotherhood, Growing in Purpose: LaVell & Dae’Miro’s Story When Dae’Miro was matched in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program at 12 years old, he was searching for guidance—a steady presence to help him navigate school, friendships, and the responsibilities that come with growing up. What he found was more than just a mentor.…
Read MoreThe Big Spotlight: Matthew Ellsworth of Atlanta, Georgia
Meet Matthew Ellsworth—a former City of Atlanta police officer turned actor and tutor—who is making a big impact as a Big Brother with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta. In this edition of The Big Spotlight, Matthew shares his journey, what inspired him to become a mentor, and the joy he’s found in helping…
Read More30 MATCHES SCORE BIG AT TOP GOLF MIDTOWN!
On July 9th, 2023, BBBSMA had 30 matches attend a beautiful afternoon of golf, sunshine, food, and fun at Top Golf Midtown.
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