My name is Afifa, and I've been a Little in Big Brothers Big Sisters for 7 years. I can’t even begin to tell you how much of a better person I am because of BBBS. If you look at me now, you wouldn't believe I'm the same person I was when I first started as a Little 9-year-old. I used to be really introverted, hated going out, and was generally afraid of people. Now, however, I have a lot of friends and enjoy hanging out with them every weekend. I have learned to enjoy talking and feel 10 times more confident than I was. Anybody can be a Little, all you really have to do is show up and have a fun time with your Big.
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Our matches love to go to the movies together! There is nothing better than settling in with a tub of popcorn and your favorite treats, but sometimes the best part of going to the movies with your mentor is the conversations that you have after leaving the theater. This year's blockbusters have a lot of lessons for matches to go along with the action and fun. Read more about the new and upcoming movies below and how you and your Little may relate to the message behind the movie.
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My name is Afifa Sharief, and I have been a Little in the Big Brothers Big Sisters for 6 years. BBBSChi is an awesome program. I can’t imagine what I would be doing right now without it. When I first joined, I had no idea what it was, all I knew was that I’d have something to do with someone who was older than me. If you look at me now, you wouldn’t believe that I’m the same person I was when I started.
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