WILL YOU?
Sign Up to Be a Big Virtually. Be There for a Little When They Need You Most.
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 BigMar 11
New Volunteer Orientation – March 11 – Online WebinarTake the first steps towards becoming a Big!
Orientation Events
Mar 25
Big Bash 2021In celebration and support of Big Brothers Big Sisters life-changing mentoring programs, The Leadership Board of BBBSChi will host its 9th Annual BIG Bash event - bringing the bash to the comfort of your home!
Beneficiary Events
Oct 10
2021 Chicago MarathonJoin Team BBBSChi on 10.10.21 - run 26.2 to take kids across Chicagoland off the waitlist for a mentor.
Beneficiary Events
It's Friday and we're already thinking about cocktails how about you? Grab your tickets today to our Virtual Big Bash 2021 and learn the science behind how to make amazing cocktails from Hollow Leg's own Devin Kidner. http://donate.bbbschgo.org/bigbash21
3While it’s hard to look back on 2020, the last year taught us more about the importance of human connection, community and resilience than we ever imagined. Our Bigs became a frontline resource to support kids’ social and emotional wellbeing, finding new ways to be there for Littles and families when they needed it most.
MoreOftentimes when we hear about Black History Month, the first images that pop into our minds are of Martin Luther King Jr., Malcom X, or Barack Obama. While these figures of great change and influence are important to honor and remember during Black History Month, and every month, it is important to honor the Black people making history in big and small ways every day.
MoreAmanda Gorman inspired the nation when she recited her poem “The Hill We Climb” at Biden and Harris’ inauguration in January. Inspired by Gorman and NPR’s recent collaborative poem, we wanted to flex our matches’ poetic abilities while also honoring Black History Month. We posed the prompt: ‘what does Black History Month mean to you?’ to our community based matches. They took the challenge and ran with it! We collected poems from Bigs and Littles, and then turned them all into a collaborative poem.
MoreTake the first steps towards becoming a Big!
MoreIn celebration and support of Big Brothers Big Sisters life-changing mentoring programs, The Leadership Board of BBBSChi will host its 9th Annual BIG Bash event - bringing the bash to the comfort of your home!
MoreJoin Team BBBSChi on 10.10.21 - run 26.2 to take kids across Chicagoland off the waitlist for a mentor.
MoreIt's Friday and we're already thinking about cocktails how about you? Grab your tickets today to our Virtual Big Bash 2021 and learn the science behind how to make amazing cocktails from Hollow Leg's own Devin Kidner. http://donate.bbbschgo.org/bigbash21
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