Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta

BLOG: A recap of our Virtual Roundtable discussing Youth Q+ issues https://bit.ly/2TR6ALJ

'Match Makers' is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta’s monthly giving program. Become a Match Maker today and commit to making a difference for children in your community. Learn more: https://www.bbbsatl.org/matchmakers

It's Election Day, Georgia! Be prepared, and let your voice be heard. Visit https://georgia.gov/vote-election-day for voting information and to check your polling place.

Congratulations to Big Sister Jackie! Jackie raised $1,750 last week for The Big Challenge - winning tickets to Zoo Atlanta for herself and her Little Sister. Jackie and Little Sister Milani have been matched for 8 months. Their mentoring relationship began just before COVID-19’s impact. They were able to stay connected through Zoom and Facetime sessions full of reading, coloring, and scavenger hunts. In recent months, they've been able to safely see each other by doing walks in the neighborhood, outdoor putt putt, feeding the ducks at the lake and most recently - a halloween trip to the Zoo. Learn how you can get involved with The Big Challenge to help support matches like this one: www.BBBSATL.org/bigchallenge2020

Littles, Bigs, and families: Come see us today until 2! Trick Or Treat Drive Through for Littles & Families Date and time: Sat, 10/31 @ 11 AM - 2 PM Location: BBBSMA ... 1382 Peachtree St NE Atlanta, GA 30309 Sponsored by UPS

Drive-In Live at Avalon Alpharetta "The event benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta, a nonprofit with the mission of recruiting volunteers to mentor children facing adversity." "The soiree, which kicked off earlier this fall, will conclude just before Halloween on Friday, Oct. 30. Concertgoers are encouraged to attend the 6 p.m. show in festive gear to have the chance to pull special prizes from the Witches Cauldron. Inside the pot, items including Avalon gift cards, treats and swag await." https://bit.ly/3jkRIzz

Blog: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta recently participated in a one-of-a-kind volunteer service project with The UPS Foundation to create 100 STEM kit boxes for our contactless October trick or treat drive-thru event. https://www.bbbsatl.org/the-ups-foundation-stem-kit-volunte

Atlanta Business Chronicle has named our President & CEO, Kwame Johnson, as an honoree for Atlanta's 2020 Most Admired CEO Awards. The awards honor Atlanta based CEOs with a strong record of innovation, outstanding financial performance, and commitment to diversity in the workplace, who have made significant contributions to the metro community. Well deserved, Kwame! #BiggerTogether Story: https://www.bizjournals.com//meet-the-2020-most-admired-ce

"Kwame Johnson proudly oversees Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta, the largest youth mentoring agency in Georgia; however, the path from his childhood in New York to the board room was anything but traditional or easy. Join PRGX’s CEO, Ron Stewart, for a candid chat with Kwame, spanning Kwame’s inspirational journey, to his perspective on racial injustice, to his insights on how individuals can have a meaningful impact on diversity and inclusion at work and home." Register: https://bit.ly/3jpKBpx

Join us for our virtual Cocktail Hour hosted by the Young Leaders Council for #BBBSATL! Prepare your favorite cocktail and be ready to share why you love this beverage. During the event we will have various hosts explaining their drink of choice and donating the value of the drink back to BBBSMA. RSVP Here >>> https://bit.ly/37zQ7DK... We have a drink partner for this event. Stock up before the event with "The Defender of Potential" Moscow Mule drink package from Buckhead’s Best Wine & Spirits for $30! What’s Included? A 750 ml bottle of Tito’s Vodka and a 6 pack of Gosling’s Ginger Beer. A portion of the proceeds will go to BBBSMA! How to Purchase? Send an email to Ellen Marsh at [email protected] with your name, phone number, and the number of packages you would like to purchase. Additional details to follow from Ellen once your order is received.

Bigs Swing Fore Littles was a big success! We raised over $125,000 for our mission to serve children and families throughout metro Atlanta. Thank you to all our sponsors and to all who came out for a beautiful day, and an exciting tournament! Special thanks to our Golden Eagle Sponsors: Georgia Power & IBERIABANK | First Horizon #BSFL2020 #BSFLATL

An amazing ending to the tournament with the Helicopter Ball Drop! #BSFL2020 #BSFLATL