Posts Tagged ‘volunteer’
Highlights 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 MoreChanging lives through mentorship: Legacy Luncheon 2025
At this year’s Legacy Luncheon, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta is proud to celebrate two remarkable alumni: Benjamin and Lailah. These young leaders’ journeys were transformed when a mentor supported and believed in them. After losing a parent early in life, Benjamin was raised by his grandmother. As she grew older, he stepped…
Read MoreOctober Big Spotlight: Cory Sparks’ journey from mentee to mentor
Meet Cory Sparks, Vice President of Promotion at Warner Records, based in DeKalb County. Check out this Q&A where he shares what inspired him to become a Big, how mentorship changed his life, and what he’s learning through his experience with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta. Why did you become a Big? I…
Read MoreBraves’ Game Community Clubhouse Experience at Truist Park
We’re thrilled to celebrate our renewed partnership with the Braves Foundation! To kick things off, a group of Littles joined their Lead Mentors and Mentoring Supervisors for an unforgettable day at Truist Park. For most Littles, this was their first-ever Braves game — and it came with an extra-special perk: access to the exclusive Community…
Read MoreMENtors Mixer Fall ’25: A Night of Connection
On Aug. 20, members of BBBSMA’s MENtors initiative gathered for the Fall 2025 MENtors Mixer, hosted high above the city at Kilpatrick, Townsend & Stockton in Midtown Atlanta. This quarterly gathering brought together professionals, supporters, and community leaders dedicated to mentoring young men and boys across metro Atlanta. The MENtors Mixer serves as a recurring…
Read MoreBig Welcome Dinner: Celebrating Our Newest Bigs
On Aug. 26, the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta community gathered at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Buckhead for the Big Welcome Dinner. The purpose of the dinner was to welcome new Bigs and create space for connection as they begin their match journeys. Surrounded by good food and even better company, attendees had…
Read MoreSeptember Big Spotlight: Meet John Liotta, a Dedicated Big in Decatur
Meet John Liotta, a Business Development Representative at Sage Intacct and dedicated Big in Decatur, who’s paying it forward by mentoring the next generation.Dive into this exclusive Q&A session where John shares what it means to truly show up, listen, and lead by example. Can you share why you became a Big? I had a…
Read MoreMeet 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.…
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