The Big Spotlight series highlights a mentor, a Big, each month, sharing personal stories that reflect their dedication and hard work. This month let's get to know Sadegh Azimi!

Thanks to Target, 100 of our Littles received a $100 gift card to gear up for the new school year.

Our annual Back to School event was a success. The event took place at the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta Headquarters and was filled with smiling faces, sunshine, and good vibes. Our agency gave away over 750 backpacks to help students and our Littles prepare for their first day of classes. 600+ attendees, including families and their Littles, along with Bigs, gathered together to enjoy the festivities. 

ATLANTA, GA – The Board of Directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta is a diverse group of business leaders from the metropolitan Atlanta area. Together, they provide governance and oversight to the agency, supporting its mission to create and support meaningful mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta was delighted to honor 52 graduating high school senior Littles at our annual Graduation Celebration on Saturday, July 13th, 2024.

The Big Spotlight series features one of our mentors, a Big, each month. The very personal stories showcase their dedication and hard work.

On 6.18, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta launched MENtors – our giving circle that brings passionate men of service together in support of mentorship!

Big Sister Sylvia Zenteno-Booker and Little Sister Deanna were paired in the Beyond School Walls program, a collaboration between Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta and Cox Enterprises, marking the beginning of their journey during Deanna's freshman year. 

Atlanta, GA. — U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is delivering resources to strengthen youth mentorship programs in Atlanta. 

Big Brother John McFarland, Big Sister Jan Thrapp, and Little Brother Tavaris were matched in the Big Couples Program in the summer of 2019.

Little Sister Shalea has been matched with her Big Sister Kim for nine years. Formerly a Little Sister herself, Kim, now a Senior Marketing Associate at Goodwyn Mills Cawood, shares, "Meeting Shalea at age 7, I discovered a shy yet sweet girl with a passion for singing. Over the years, her love for math, inquisitive nature, and eagerness to learn have shone through. Now 16, Shalea has overcome academic struggles and bullying to excel in honors classes, and thrive as a confident young lady."

Meet our Georgia Match of the Year, Big Brother Karl and Little Brother Kene! Karl and Kene have been matched for five years, with Karl's dedication to youth mentoring extending well beyond their match's duration. Karl is a devoted high school math teacher with Gwinnett County County Public Schools and has been involved with the BBBS program as a Big for over 19 years, serving as Big Brother to 3 Little Brothers.  

This joining of agencies aims to enhance programs, resources, and outreach to assist the Chattahoochee Valley team in serving a greater number of young people and championing youth in the Columbus area. The milestone event not only marked the collaboration but it highlighted the impact of communities coming together to defend the potential of young people.

The Big Spotlight introduces the limelight to the dedication and hard work of our mentors, who not only impact their Littles, but the entire Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta agency.

ATLANTA, GA – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA) is delighted to announce that Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP have named Kwame Johnson, President & CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta as a 2024 Georgia Titan 100. Kwame is pleased to be recognized as a Georgia Titan 100 for a second year.  

This February 23rd, the agency celebrated the 2023 Bigs and Littles of the Year at Big Appreciation Night. The award winners were chosen from over 1,300 Big and Little matches across 12 metro counties in honor of their extraordinary commitment to one another and the mission of BBBS.

DeKalb County's Commissioner Steve Bradshaw and the Board of Commissioners presented a proclamation in January recognizing National Mentoring Month and the ongoing need to recruit caring adults to mentor Atlanta’s youth.

BBBSMA celebrates the 120th Anniversary of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America by welcoming 120 individuals looking to increase their impact.

BBBSMA's own Big Brother Karl and Little Brother Kene perform on the legendary Singing Christmas Tree Float during this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Parade.

BBBSMA's own Big Brother Karl and Little Brother Kene perform on the legendary Singing Christmas Tree Float during this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Parade.