Posts Tagged ‘mentoring’
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 MoreStudent entrepreneurs present original business concepts
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta hosted the Big Futures Pitch Competition on Saturday, May 2, at the agency’s headquarters in southwest Atlanta. Level Up Littles stepped into the spotlight to present original business ideas after weeks of financial literacy training and business planning in partnership with Fifth Third Bank. Students pitched concepts including…
Read MoreLittle Brother of the Year Steps Into the Spotlight as ATL UTD Honorary Captain
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta’s Little Brother of the Year, Kaiden, stepped onto the field as an Honorary Captain for Atlanta United’s match against Nashville SC. In front of thousands of cheering fans, Kaiden was introduced as Little Brother of the Year, a Big Brothers Big Sisters mission ambassador, and a young leader…
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 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 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,…
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