Big Brothers / Big Sisters Of Metro Atlanta, Inc.

Big Brothers / Big Sisters Of Metro Atlanta, Inc. is a registered non-profit organization based in Atlanta, Georgia, with a tax-exempt corporate structure. The organization is registered in SAM.gov and is positioned to receive federal grant awards, focusing primarily on youth mentorship and community support programs. As part of the national Big Brothers Big Sisters network, the organization is dedicated to creating and supporting mentoring relationships that enable children facing adversity to realize their potential and build their futures.

Through federal grant awards, Big Brothers / Big Sisters Of Metro Atlanta, Inc. provides critical mentoring services to at-risk youth, particularly in Title I middle schools. The organization has received federal grants from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, including a recent $250,000 Project Grant for "MENTORING IN TITLE I MIDDLE SCHOOLS: IGNITING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT". As a subrecipient of awards from Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America Corporation, the organization participates in broader national initiatives targeting vulnerable youth populations, including those involved in the juvenile justice system, living in high-crime communities, experiencing poverty, or facing special challenges. These grants support 12-month evidence-based mentoring programs designed to reduce juvenile delinquency, improve academic performance, enhance social competence, and provide supportive adult relationships for youth aged 17 and younger. The organization works to match mentors with mentees, with a focus on screening, training, and developing impactful mentoring relationships that help youth become contributing members of society.