Posts Tagged ‘education’
Level Up students experience “Big for a Day”
Big for a Day continues to make an impact across BBBSMA’s Level Up program, bringing mentorship and real-world learning directly to middle school students throughout the metro Atlanta community. In partnership with Delta Community Credit Union, the experience connected students with professionals who serve as mentors for the day, guiding them through interactive activities focused…
Read MoreHow mentorship is shaping Little LK’s future
Little LK joined the Level Up mentoring program at Herman J. Russell West End Academy determined to raise his grades. He cared about school and wanted to push himself like many middle school students. The difference was that he had a mentor beside him. Through his mentoring relationship with Mr. King, Little LK gained something…
Read MoreLevel Up Match of the Year: Terrence Jackson and Cameron
Big Appreciation Night gave us the opportunity to celebrate mentors who show up with consistency and care. We were proud to honor our Level Up Match of the Year, Big Brother Terrence Jackson and Little Brother Cameron. Cameron is in his second year in the Level Up Program through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro…
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 MoreBig Brothers Big Sisters Day at the Capitol
Our Littles from Atlanta, DeKalb County, Clayton County, and the Chattahoochee Valley had a powerful opportunity to engage directly with the Georgia Legislature during Big Brothers Big Sisters Day at the Capitol. They had the unique opportunity serving as pages in the Senate Chamber and connecting with lawmakers as “Bigs for a Day.” With support…
Read MoreSky Ranch Foundation grant supports Level Up middle school mentoring program
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA) is grateful for the Sky Ranch Foundation’s $30,000 grant which is supporting our Level Up program at Young Middle School in the 2025-26 school year. With a legacy spanning more than six decades, the Sky Ranch Foundation remains dedicated to supporting at-risk youth on behalf of the…
Read MoreBigs and Littles celebrate the holidays at Macy’s Little Holiday Breakfast and Shopping event
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA) Littles and Bigs kicked off the holiday season in style at Macy’s Little Holiday Breakfast and Shopping Event. The events were held at Lenox, Perimeter, and Mall of Georgia, giving Littles the chance to enjoy a morning of holiday cheer. Each store hosted 20 Littles, who were…
Read MoreHoliday giveaway provides 150 turkeys to Chattahoochee Valley families
Our recent Holiday Box Giveaway was a true highlight of the season. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Chattahoochee Valley (BBBSCV) partnered with the Civic Controllers to make sure families in our community felt supported. With their help, 45 families in our program received turkeys for Thanksgiving. The rest were given out in the community,…
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 MoreHighlights from Level Up this month
The Level Up program continues to shine across metro Atlanta schools bringing students, mentors, and families together. Here’s a look at some of the incredible moments from this month. Family & Friends event On Tuesday, Oct. 28, the Young Middle School Level Up Team hosted its first-ever Family & Friends Event! A total of 64…
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