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Big Brothers Big Sisters, Atlanta Falcons Raise Record-Breaking $700K for Youth Mentorship
On May 7, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA) hosted its seventh annual Fashion Play event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, bringing together more than 400 guests for an evening celebrating the power of mentorship while raising $700,000 to support youth mentoring programs throughout Metro Atlanta. Presented by the Atlanta Falcons and supported by Diamond Sponsors First Horizon, Georgia Power, and Genuine Parts Company, Fashion Play featured Falcon’s legends…
Read MoreTeen Summit gives Atlanta youth hands-on career experience
The Big Futures Teen Summit on March 21, hosted by Atlanta Tech Village, provided young people with a career-focused experience designed to expose them to a wide range of opportunities. Part of BBBSMA’s Big Futures program, the day focused on the 4 E’s: Education, Enlistment, Entrepreneurship, and Employment. Seventy-six attendees participated in workshops and an…
Read MoreCelebrating impact at Big Appreciation Night
This year’s Big Appreciation Night was our largest celebration yet, welcoming 200 attendees for an evening honoring the mentors and partners who make our impact possible. Throughout the night, we were reminded just how powerful and life-changing mentorship truly is. We are deeply grateful for the time our Bigs pour into the lives of young…
Read MoreMentorship took Christian to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Christian stood on the Tom Turkey float in the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade wearing a small pin from his mother, a reminder that she was still with him. For the eighth grader from Atlanta, the moment felt unreal. It was his first time leaving the city he grew up in, his first trip to…
Read MoreBuilding financial confidence in middle school classrooms across metro Atlanta
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA) expanded its commitment to youth empowerment by bringing the Wells Fargo Hands on Banking Financial Literacy Module into five partner middle schools across Metro Atlanta. Through the Level Up mentoring program, this initiative reached more than 400 seventh-grade students at Russell, Bunche, Young, and Price Middle Schools…
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.
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