Posts Tagged ‘volunteering’
BBBSMA annual picnic draws 700+ for western-themed celebration
More than 700 Bigs, Littles, families, and community partners joined Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta for our annual picnic on Oct. 11. This year’s western–themed celebration featured games, food, and fun for all ages. From pumpkin decorating and arts and crafts to tug-of-war and a lively line dancing contest, there was something for…
Read MoreBigs Swing Fore Littles 2025 raises nearly $100,000 for youth mentorship
Bigs Swing Fore Littles 2025 was a tremendous success! Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and the dedication of our peer-to-peer fundraisers, the event raised nearly $100,000 to support youth mentoring programs that defend the potential of Metro Atlanta youth. More than 120 attendees gathered for an evening of friendly competition and celebration of…
Read MoreMeet Guest Panelist Sarah Stansberry – EmpowHER Hour September 24th, 2025
Sarah Stansberry SVP, Head of Financial Solutions Marketing Fiserv “Mentorship for young people is a powerful catalyst for confidence, career advancement, and personal growth. When we lift up the next generation, we offer vital guidance and share wisdom from our own journeys, helping young people navigate challenges and lean into opportunity.” Sarah Stansberry is the…
Read MoreSeptember Big Spotlight: Javarus Edwards on Giving Back in Atlanta
Meet Javarus Edwards, a Sales Manager at PepsiCo based in Atlanta, GA, and a dedicated Big Brother who’s making a difference in his community by mentoring the next generation. Check out this Q&A session where Javarus shares what it means to truly invest in youth and lead with empathy. Why did you become a Big?…
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 MoreBBBSMA & Cox Enterprises Partner for “Beyond School Walls” Mentoring Program
After a nearly 20-year relationship, Big Brothers Big Sister of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA) has partnered with Cox Enterprises for its first “Beyond School Walls” site-based mentoring program. The program, which will pair 20 Chamblee Charter High School students (“Littles”) with Cox Enterprises employees (“Bigs”) this spring, is the first of its kind for BBBSMA. “Big…
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 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…
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