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BBBSMA LAUNCHES BOLD NEW “IT TAKES LITTLE TO BE BIG” CAMPAIGN TO CHAMPION YOUTH MENTORSHIP IN ATL
On September 14th, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA) proudly launched “It Takes Little to be Big” National Awareness Campaign! Aimed to shift the misconceptions of mentorship, the goal of this bold message is to engage our first 1-MILLION alumni, potential volunteers & donors to get involved and invest in the BBBSMA mission.…
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.
Read MoreBIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS TO HOLD FASHION SHOW WITH ATLANTA ATHLETES
Big Brothers Big Sister of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA) is proud to announce a brand new event debuting in June, featuring players from both the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United: Fashion Play. This upscale fashion show hosted by Saks Fifth Avenue gives these Atlanta athletes the chance to hit the runway to flex their most important…
Read More2019 Big Brother & Big Sister of the Year Honored at Big Appreciation Night: Photo Gallery
By Kelci Sleeper Big Brothers Big Sister of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA) celebrates two volunteers who have made a significant difference in the lives of their Littles. The 2019 Bigs of the Year were chosen from over 1,400 volunteers across 12 metro counties in recognition of their extraordinary commitment to their Little Brothers and Sisters (“Littles”).…
Read MoreMentoring, revisited
Mentoring, Revisited By Aliya Bhatia Last Monday after volunteering at the King Center, I found myself wandering around its exhibits. A few of the pieces reminded me of one of my former students, Brianna, whose artwork ranges from paintings of the four girls killed in the Birmingham Church Bombing to self-portraits interrogating what it means…
Read MoreAnnual Bigs, Littles, & Families Picnic
On 10.6.2018, we hosted our Annual Bigs, Littles, & Families Picnic at Atlanta Silverbacks Park, presented by our sponsor WellCare. Our staff welcomed over 400 participants to this year’s event. Our honorary Big and outstanding champion of our cause, Angel McCoughtry of the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream was on hand to take pictures with fans and…
Read MoreOur 2018 Legacy Awards Gala Honorees are Jeff Sprecher and Kelly Loeffler
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta is proud to honor Jeff Sprecher and Kelly Loeffler as their 2018 Legacy Honorees for the example they set as leaders and mentors within the Atlanta community. Jeff is the Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE) and Chairman of the New York Stock…
Read MorePeter Lauer to Receive V. Thomas Murray Founder’s Award at 2018 Legacy Awards Gala
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta is an organization built on the principle that relationships have the power to create positive change. Our 2018 Founder’s Award recipient, Peter Lauer, has made a lasting positive impact on our agency, and on the youth of Metro Atlanta, by embodying the spirit of our agency’s core ideals…
Read MoreRelationships Change People, Not Programs
Relationships Change People, Not Programs by Kwame Johnson I’ve been the President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta for only a few months now, but I’ve been a fan of the organization for the majority of my career for two reasons: the impact and the results. What is most vital about…
Read MoreQ&A with President & CEO, Kwame Johnson
This year, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta welcomed a new leader. Our President and CEO, Kwame Johnson, offers a wealth of experience in the non-profit sector, and a pragmatic philosophy that promises to move our organization in an exciting new direction. Here Kwame discusses the future of Metro Atlanta’s youth, and the part…
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