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Atlanta Mayor, Keisha Lance Bottoms, has issued a call to action asking for 100 male volunteers to mentor Atlanta youth. Earlier this year, local officials met with leaders of Big Brothers and Big Sisters after finding out there are about 100 boys in Atlanta on the wait list for mentors. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta, Inc. is an organization dedicated to providing children facing adversity with mentors and other tools for success According to Rolling Out, the organization has been serving local youth for nearly 60 years. Mayor Bottoms is committed to working in partnership with the organization to uplift and empower the community. “Our children can be what they can see. Based upon my daily interactions with men across our city, I know that our boys can grow up to be incredible Atlantans" said Mayor Bottoms. Kwame Johnson, president and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters said the partnership is part of Atlanta’s My Brother’s Keeper initiative. “We are honored to partner...
