News and Updates

Giving Thanks – A Thanksgiving Holiday Recipe From Our Family to Yours

For so many of our matches, cooking or baking is what first brought them together. It’s a part of shared milestones, conversations, and traditions. For Little Sister Makayla and her Big Sister Anna, baking means a chance for quality time to share traditions and inspiration for what comes next.

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BBBSChi Launches Custom Store

We're excited to announce that BBBSChi has officially launched our online store! You can now grab your custom gear at bbbschishop.com and a portion of all proceeds will go towards making and supporting mentoring matches!

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BBBSChi 2023 Annual Impact Report

We are pleased to share with you our 2023 Annual Report and recognize all the milestones the BBBSChi village has brought to life. Thank you to everyone who has leaned in and created big moments for matches – from their first meeting to each impactful conversation, outing and experience along the way. We hope you will take a few minutes to read about the difference you have helped to make in the lives of the young people and families we serve.

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Jacob and John’s Ohio Adventure

Little Brother Jacob grew up in Humboldt Park and has never really left Chicago, but Jacob and his Big Brother John would often talk about all the places in the world they wanted to travel to including Japan, Thailand, and New York. The two planned out the whole trip so they could fly to Cleveland and get back in one day. Jacob learned how to book a flight, create an itinerary and budget, and navigate an airport and airplane.

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View our Site Based Program Map

View our Site Based Program Map

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