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.
Become a Big
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.
Become a Big
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
Jul 09
Virtual Information Session July 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
Jul 09
Virtual Information Session July 9 EveningLooking 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
Jul 16
New Volunteer Orientation – July 16 – Online WebinarTake the first steps towards becoming a Big!
Orientation Events
While 2020 has been a year of monumental changes, we don’t want to let it pass without celebrating the Bigs and Littles graduating from our Big Brothers Big Sisters program and moving on to the next step.
More
At this historic moment, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago will continue to face change head on and take every opportunity to denounce racism, bigotry, and prejudice. Defending potential means we must openly and consistently address the systemic barriers the BIPOC children in our programs face. Racism is part of the trauma in many young lives.
More
The mission of BBBS is to ignite, empower, and defend potential in our youth through powerful 1:1 mentoring relationships. We hurt when we see racism and injustice. Our Black Bigs, Littles, staff, families, and supporters are among those hurting the most. When we see community members unjustly suffering as the victims of inequality and violence, we all suffer.
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.
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!
More
