Big 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.
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Big 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.
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Big 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 Big
May 01
Keep Kids ConnectedMentoring is more important than ever as it can be that lifeline of support for so many Littles. In this climate of uncertainty, we are doing everything in our power to make sure Littles aren’t forgotten. BBBSChi staff and mentors are working together to continue to provide critical resources for Littles, from educational tools to guidance on managing stress, maintaining focus on schoolwork and combating negative influences.
Fundraising Events
Jun 09
Virtual Info Session June 9Looking for ways to make a social impact while keeping a social distance? Now is the best time to take that first step and be there for a child when they need it most. We're here to answer all your questions about what it's like to become a Big.
Orientation Events
Jun 09
New Volunteer Orientation – June 9 – Online WebinarTake the first steps towards becoming a Big!
Orientation Events
Thank you to NBC Chicago and Christian Farr for featuring the story of Kevin and Shacole and showing how our matches are going above and beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the work BBBSChi is doing to help families who have been affected.
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Little Conversations, our new web series, will focus on everyone who lives and breathes mentoring across Chicagoland, including our staff, Bigs, supporters and community partners.
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If kids have a caring adult to turn to when life gets hard, it makes all the difference. Thank you to ABC 7 Chicago for highlighting the critical work of our mentors amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out the segment here.
MoreMentoring is more important than ever as it can be that lifeline of support for so many Littles. In this climate of uncertainty, we are doing everything in our power to make sure Littles aren’t forgotten. BBBSChi staff and mentors are working together to continue to provide critical resources for Littles, from educational tools to guidance on managing stress, maintaining focus on schoolwork and combating negative influences.
MoreLooking for ways to make a social impact while keeping a social distance? Now is the best time to take that first step and be there for a child when they need it most. We're here to answer all your questions about what it's like to become a Big.
MoreTake the first steps towards becoming a Big!
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