Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta

It's #BBBSMonth, and we're celebrating 120🎉 years of igniting potential through the power of mentorship! For over a century, Big Brothers Big Sisters has been matching youth with caring adult mentors, creating life-changing friendships that inspire change in communities.🌟 Celebrate with us by becoming a Big, supporting our mission, or sharing your BBBS story today: www.bebignow.org/ #BeBig

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 from 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. To learn more, read our blog! https://lnkd.in/eMxY7tpz

🌟Celebrating the Power of Mentorship Community collaboration, long-term impact, and personal growth were at the heart of our recent cultivation event. Our panel, led by CEO Kwame Johnson, shared personal stories illustrating how mentorship has transformed lives, emphasizing the crucial role of donor backing in shaping these success stories. Special thanks to Colliers for hosting & to our outstanding speakers — Ronnie Brown Jr., Tony Poon, Trikelia Browning, and Kim Lewis for their insightful contributions. Click here https://bit.ly/479Gt7p to discover more highlights from the event! 📸 #PowerOfMentorship #BiggerTogether

Thanks to Invest Fest ’24 for partnering with BBBSMA and donating tickets to our future business moguls! 10 Littles and their Bigs are attending this weekend’s event that brings together celebrated entrepreneurs to discuss business advancement and financial strategies. Invest Fest will also donate two $1,000 scholarships to 2 selected Littles who demonstrate an exceptional entrepreneurial spirit! Invest Fest is an annual event that features luminaries like Steve Harvey Global, 50 Cent and Daymond John of ‘Shark Tank’ to lead conversations on topics like investing, stocks, and finance – what a great opportunity to inspire metro ATL’s next generation of entrepreneurs!

August introduces Sadegh Azimi, a Management Consultant at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), who is making a difference as a Big Brother! 🌟 Learn more about his story in our latest Big Spotlight feature. Check out the full Q&A here: https://bit.ly/3WOdTnj #TheBigSpotlight #BBBSATL #ItTakesLittleToBeBig

🌟 Our hearts are full of gratitude for Dynamic El Dorado and Casey Navarro for hosting an incredible improv class for our Littles this month! From creative games to laughter-filled moments, our Littles had a blast exploring their imagination. Cheers to more fun and learning ahead! 🎭🤩 #DynamicElDorado #ImprovClass

Get to know BBBSMA's President and CEO, Kwame Johnson in this insightful interview with #ShoutoutAtlanta 🌟 https://bit.ly/3yIqY9L

Only 2 weeks left to swing into action for our annual golf tournament!🏌️♀️ This year, we're fundraising to unite golf pros and beginners alike for an evening of fun and camaraderie at Topgolf Midtown, all in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta. This is one opportunity you won't want to miss! But don't just take our word for it, hear it straight from our supporters... ⛳ Thomas Hamlin ⛳ Rita Breen ⛳ Richard Makerson Ready to join the fun? Get started here 🔗 Bbbsatl.org/bsfl #BSFL24 #SwingBig #BBBSATL

It’s official! Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta is a 2024 Charitable Impact Partner of The Race. Register for the 5K or Half Marathon and join our team on October 5th, or directly support BBBSMA at bbbsatl.org/donate/. Find more info about The Race at https://www.theraceuc.com.

On behalf of the Beyond School Walls program at Google, 3 seniors from Mays High School were generously awarded $5,000 in scholarships from Google to support their future endeavors! Congratulations 🎉🎓 to: Fatima Jabbi, Evelin Peraza, and Jaydan Price. A huge thank you to our partner Google for their ongoing dedication to inspiring, empowering, and championing the potential of the youth in Metro Atlanta! #BiggerTogether #Google #Classof2024 #BigFutures