Posts Tagged ‘education’
Big 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…
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 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 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…
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