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Sign Up to Be a Big Virtually. Be There for a Little When They Need You Most.
Take the first virtual step to inspire potential.
Many of us are wondering what we can do now to be responsible citizens, protecting the most vulnerable, while finding ways to connect with each other. Now is the best time to take that first step and be there for a child in your community. Every step in the process to become a Big is now virtual, and we will get you ready for that life-changing moment when you get to meet your Little!
Know When You’ve Met Your Match
Meet Vanessa Figueroa, Manager,
Site Based Customer Service and Processing
Behind every Big. Behind every Little. Behind every single interaction, there’s a talented and dedicated team member who makes it all happen. Our highly-trained and caring professionals know just what it takes to bring the right people together. They might not be in the forefront, but their efforts are reflected in every success story.
Friendship.
That’s what brought Leo to us! Like most 12-year-olds, Leo had a love for video games, but he also knew he wanted something more than “Call Of Duty” in his life. When he was matched with his Big Brother, Joe, the friendship that Leo was seeking began to blossom. With every interaction and new experience their lives were enriched. Joe, a former music teacher, has guitar plans for Leo. But for now, they’re really focused on one thing. Friendship.
Become a BigPersonal Growth.
When Will, a Lakeview resident, became a Big, he was looking to get involved in his community. “Little” did he know, the experience would change his life. He was matched with Nahum, a young Rubik’s Cube whiz. Will found Nahum had goals and values like his own as a teen. He recalled, how as a teen, he sought out advice to get a more mature perspective. In returning the favor, Will gained much more than community involvement. He achieved personal growth.
Become a BigSelf-confidence
Like many young people today, Gianna was struggling and didn’t quite understand why. Then Laura became her Big Sister. Laura noticed that Gianna’s interest was piqued in a school play. She coached Gianna through stage fright and helped boost her self-esteem. A heart-warming success-story culminated when Gianna stared as Lucy in the school’s production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” And her self-confidence stole the show.
Become a BigBig Joe / Little Leo
friendship
for life
Big Joe / Little Leo
Friendship.
That’s what brought Leo to us! Like most 12-year-olds, Leo had a love for video games, but he also knew he wanted something more than “Call Of Duty” in his life. When he was matched with his Big Brother, Joe, the friendship that Leo was seeking began to blossom. With every interaction and new experience their lives were enriched. Joe, a former music teacher, has guitar plans for Leo. But for now, they’re really focused on one thing. Friendship.
Become a BigBig Will / Little Nahum
friendship
for life
Big Will / Little Nahum
Personal Growth.
When Will, a Lakeview resident, became a Big, he was looking to get involved in his community. “Little” did he know, the experience would change his life. He was matched with Nahum, a young Rubik’s Cube whiz. Will found Nahum had goals and values like his own as a teen. He recalled, how as a teen, he sought out advice to get a more mature perspective. In returning the favor, Will gained much more than community involvement. He achieved personal growth.
Become a BigBig Laura / Little Gianna
friendship
for life
Big Laura / Little Gianna
Self-confidence
Like many young people today, Gianna was struggling and didn’t quite understand why. Then Laura became her Big Sister. Laura noticed that Gianna’s interest was piqued in a school play. She coached Gianna through stage fright and helped boost her self-esteem. A heart-warming success-story culminated when Gianna stared as Lucy in the school’s production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” And her self-confidence stole the show.
Become a BigJan 23
New Volunteer Orientation – January 23 – Online WebinarTake the first steps towards becoming a Big!
Orientation Events
Jan 28
Representation Happy Hour JanuaryJoin fellow Bigs for drinks and discussion as we work to build diversity and strengthen communities.
Recruitment Events
Jan 30
College and Career DayJoin BBBS partners, local companies, nonprofits and more as we host a virtual career day for the students we serve.
Big & Little Events
Thank you to @wttw for featuring two of our matches who have been staying in touch during the pandemic and for highlighting the need for more Black and Latino Bigs. Ready to make a difference in 2021? Join us at http://bbbschgo.org/volunteer
https://news.wttw.com/2021/01/21/big-brothers-big-sisters-seeking-black-latino-mentors
Today is Giving Tuesday, an international day of global generosity. As you're planning out your day of giving, we hope you'll consider 5 reasons why your gift to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago will transform your community and help to defend the potential of youth.
MoreWhile this year looks a little different for us all, we hope this holiday season brings new ways to come together and celebrate – starting with a new recipe on the table!
MoreBig Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago hosted our first Bigs of Color Virtual Happy Hour on Thursday, September 24th. It was the 3rd in our series titled "Representation" which focuses on increasing the diversity of the Bigs in our programs and gives our current Bigs a safe space to speak about issues of race and representation.
MoreTake the first steps towards becoming a Big!
MoreJoin fellow Bigs for drinks and discussion as we work to build diversity and strengthen communities.
MoreJoin BBBS partners, local companies, nonprofits and more as we host a virtual career day for the students we serve.
MoreThank you to @wttw for featuring two of our matches who have been staying in touch during the pandemic and for highlighting the need for more Black and Latino Bigs. Ready to make a difference in 2021? Join us at http://bbbschgo.org/volunteer
https://news.wttw.com/2021/01/21/big-brothers-big-sisters-seeking-black-latino-mentors