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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta Welcomes New Board Members
ATLANTA, GA – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta proudly welcomes three accomplished professionals to its Board of Directors. Carly Garrett, Charlton Barker, and Alton “AJ” Brooks Jr. join the board as the organization expands its efforts to support young people through mentorship. Carly Garrett is a Technology Assurance Managing Director in KPMG’s Audit…
Read MoreCelebrating the Launch of EmpowHER: A New Women’s Giving Circle
On June 4, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta officially launched our new women’s giving circle with an inspiring evening at Thompson Buckhead. The evening featured a vibrant mix of networking and empowering conversations. EmpowHER brought together 45 dynamic women committed to lifting each other up. Among the guests in attendance were Alexandra Ginsberg…
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 MoreBBBSMA 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…
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