Posts Tagged ‘volunteer’
Meet our Guest Panelist – MENtors Mixer August 20th, 2025
Archie “A.J.” Wilson, Jr. Associate King & Spalding LLP “I am deeply passionate about mentoring relationships. Without strong mentors, my life looks completely different today.” Archie Wilson, Jr. is an Associate in the Atlanta office of King & Spalding LLP and member of the Corporate, Finance, and Investments practice group. Archie’s practice focuses on the…
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 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.
Read MoreLittle Sisters “Say Yes to the Prom Dress” Event
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta, in partnership with Sisters United Atlanta, recently hosted a “Say Yes to the Prom Dress” Event at BBBSMA headquarters in Midtown Atlanta. 22 of our Little Sisters in their Junior or Senior year attended the event. Little Sisters were able to select a prom dress courtesy of Angela’s…
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 MorePeter Lauer to Receive V. Thomas Murray Founder’s Award at 2018 Legacy Awards Gala
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta is an organization built on the principle that relationships have the power to create positive change. Our 2018 Founder’s Award recipient, Peter Lauer, has made a lasting positive impact on our agency, and on the youth of Metro Atlanta, by embodying the spirit of our agency’s core ideals…
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…
Read MoreQ&A with President & CEO, Kwame Johnson
This year, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta welcomed a new leader. Our President and CEO, Kwame Johnson, offers a wealth of experience in the non-profit sector, and a pragmatic philosophy that promises to move our organization in an exciting new direction. Here Kwame discusses the future of Metro Atlanta’s youth, and the part…
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