Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta celebrated the new school year by distributing 1,000 bookbags with essential supplies at our annual Back-to-School event held July 12th, 2025. The day also featured free haircuts, food, and beverages to support and empower our Littles.

Welcome back to The Big Spotlight, where we shine a light on the extraordinary mentors of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta. This May, we're excited to feature Toby Douglas, Lead Level-Up Mentor at Young Middle School, who brings a wealth of experience and an enthusiastic approach to nurturing young minds.

Atlanta United FC turned their recent match against New York into an unforgettable experience for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta matches and staff.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta recently hosted the "Say Yes to The Dress Prom" event on March 29, presented by The Lady Hawks, to help high school girls prepare for the 2025 prom season. The event, held at BBBSMA headquarters in Atlanta, offered 36 participants free dresses, shoes, accessories, and makeup.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro ATL hosted its 2nd Teen Leadership Summit at Morehouse College, empowering youth in STEAM with workshops and more.

First-of-its-kind study reveals mentorship as a cost-effective solution to drive socioeconomic mobility.

In an exciting partnership with NBCUniversal, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and its national agencies, including BBBSMA, have embraced the themes of the Wicked Movie this holiday season—sisterhood, kindness, and accessibility—through a unique series of social impact initiatives for the highly anticipated release of Wicked Part 1 on November 22.

Big thanks to Kraig Torres and his incredible team at Boxcar at Hop City West End for participating in The Big Little Dine Out series!

ATLANTA, GA – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta is proud to announce that Upenda J. Dubose, our Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, has been selected for the 2024 cohort of the Atlanta Regional Commission's prestigious Regional Leadership Institute (RLI). This honor places Upenda among 57 distinguished leaders across metro Atlanta, representing the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Her inclusion in this year’s RLI class is a testament to her unwavering commitment to community impact and leadership, and we look forward to the meaningful contributions she will make in shaping the future of our region. Since joining BBBSMA in 2022 as Director of Corporate and Community Engagement, Upenda has been a driving force behind the organization’s success.