Mentoring Collective Kick-Off with Kingdom Partners

The Mentoring Collective will kick-off with a Press Conference on Tuesday, February 22nd at 11 am at Hardy Elementary School. United Way of Greater Chattanooga, The City of Chattanooga, Kingdom Partners, and Big Brothers Big Sisters will each speak to the importance of this new city-wide initiative. The Mentoring Collective aims to mobilize the faith-community to mentor youth. The Mentoring Collective will partner with churches to employ Mentoring Coordinators in churches with a goal of recruiting mentors for multiple community partners that currently provide mentoring services to youth. Mentors and mentees will be paired in mentoring relationships through local organizations with group or individual mentoring.

February 18, 2022
February 19, 2025

Kingdom Partners aligns with Community Partners to Launch Mentoring Collective 

Mentoring Initiative City-Wide Kick-Off
February 22, 2022
11 am – Hardy Elementary
 

Chattanooga, TN (February17, 2022) – Kingdom Partners mission is to provide kingdom transformation with kingdom solutions. In order to provide this transformation, Kingdom Partners has partnered with other community organizations to launch the MentoringCollective. Kingdom Partners and local community partners aim to create mentoring opportunities for youth by empowering the Church and community to move into more formal mentoring relationships. These partners include Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga, City of Chattanooga Youth and Family Development Centers, Community Forward Schools and, United Way of Greater Chattanooga. Oliver Richmond,” President of Kingdom Partners shared his enthusiasm about this new initiative. “This is the first big idea to come out of charity to change churches cohort. We believe relationships is one of the keys to helping our youth flourish in life.”

The Mentoring Collective will kick-off with a Press Conference on Tuesday, February 22nd at 11 am at Hardy Elementary School. United Way of Greater Chattanooga, The City of Chattanooga, Kingdom Partners, and Big Brothers Big Sisters will each speak to the importance of this new city-wide initiative. The Mentoring Collective aims to mobilize the faith-community to mentor youth. The Mentoring Collective will partner with churches to employ Mentoring Coordinators in churches with a goal of recruiting mentors for multiple community partners that currently provide mentoring services to youth. Mentors and mentees will be paired in mentoring relationships through local organizations with group or individual mentoring.

Each partner will adhere to Mentoring Standards to ensure child safety and positive youth outcomes. Big Brothers Big Sisters will provide training for all mentors.

For more information about Kingdom Partners, visit https://.kingpartners.org

March 13, 2026

Hiring: Operations Manager

The Operations Manager is a professional serving as the operational and administrative backbone of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role ensures the agency’s daily impact is sustained through meticulous oversight of office resources, vendor relationships, and financial record-keeping. Operating with a fundraising and recruitment mindset, the Operations Manager recognizes that organizational excellence and a positive culture are the primary drivers of donor trust and volunteer growth. By acting as a departmental bridge, this role ensures the agency remains fully compliant with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) standards and local employment laws while proactively fostering a supportive, inclusive, and efficient environment for all staff.

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October 12, 2025

City of Potential: How You Powered Our Success

The energy at our City of Potential Breakfast was unforgettable! Thanks to the incredible power of our community, we blew past our $65,000 goal. This success will fuel our mission, but the fight continues for 135 local kids still waiting for a mentor. See the highlights and learn how you can keep the momentum going.

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December 2, 2024

Shadrina Booker Named CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga proudly announces Shadrina Booker as its new Chief Executive Officer. A long-time Chattanooga resident, Shadrina brings deep passion and commitment to fostering meaningful connections in her new role, having previously served as the agency’s Chief Development & Marketing Officer and the City of Chattanooga’s Director of Community Engagement.

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