Posts Tagged ‘mentor’
How 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 MoreBig Sister & Little Sister Match of the Year: Priya D’Souza & Little Sister Ashlee
Each year, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta recognizes mentors whose dedication exemplifies what it truly means to be a Big. We are proud to announce Priya D’Souza and Ashlee as our 2026 Big Sister & Little Sister Match of the Year. Priya D’Souza has invested in her Little Sister Ashlee’s growth for more…
Read MoreBig Brother & Little Brother Match of the Year: Lance Horne & Little Brother Kaiden
Each year, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta recognizes mentors whose dedication exemplifies what it truly means to be a Big. We are proud to announce Lance Horne and Kaiden as our 2026 Big Brother & Little Brother Match of the Year. Lance Horne’s story is a powerful full-circle moment. Once a Little Brother…
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 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 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 MoreAnnual toy drive brought joy to local families
Families gathered at the BBBS office this holiday season for our annual toy drive, where staff and volunteers helped create a joyful, welcoming experience for children and their families. Through the generosity of our supporters and sponsors, our annual toy drive welcomed around 80 Littles from our program. Families were invited to shop a festive,…
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 MoreLegacy Luncheon inspires community, raises $350k+ for youth
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA) is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of its 2025 Legacy Luncheon, presented by the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. The event welcomed 240 guests at the Fox Theatre on Nov. 12 and raised over $350,000 to support BBBSMA’s life-changing youth mentoring programs. Click here to see…
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