Open Doors expanding its reach to help “hidden homeless’; Big Brothers, Big Sisters Metro Atlanta offers new in-school mentoring initiative
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Show Notes
Matt Hurd, the executive director of Open Doors, discusses their ongoing effort to end homelessness in Atlanta. He also highlights the organization’s $6.7 million campaign to support their Open More Doors initiative, and their work to expand housing resources and services in surrounding metro Atlanta counties.
Plus, show host Rose Scott recently had conversations with two professional athletes about the importance of mentoring Black male youth. Now, leaders from Big Brothers, Big Sisters Metro Atlanta discuss their new, "Level Up," mentoring program, and the importance of mentorship in the post-pandemic era. Guests include:
Kwame Johnson, the president and CEO at Big Brothers Big Sisters Metro Atlanta
Kara Stimpson, the chief impact officer at Big Brothers Big Sisters Metro Atlanta
Trikelia Browning, the senior lead mentor at Big Brothers Big Sisters Metro Atlanta
Makayla Marshall, a mentee in the "Level Up" mentoring program at Big Brothers Big Sisters Metro Atlanta
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