News and Updates

Bigger Together

There are times when circumstances beyond our control remind us of the power of connection and community. As an organization whose mission is dedicated to creating positive, healthy human relationships, we continue to do everything we can to move this critical work forward. 

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Match Makers: Meet Little Brother Elijah and Big Brother Jack

When it comes to hanging out with an eight-year-old, Big Brother Jack knows exactly what it takes. He was nine years old when he first met his own Big Brother, Noah. Growing up in a single parent household with four sisters, Jack said it “meant the world” to have a positive male role model.

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ABC 7 Chicago Proud Interview: Big Brothers Big Sisters, C.H.A.M.P.S Mentoring partner to address shortage of male volunteers

Our CEO Jeremy Foster and C.H.A.M.P.S. Mentoring Founder Vondale Singleton were featured on ABC 7 Chicago discussing our partnership to enroll 100 male mentors in 100 days for youth on our waitlist.

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Meet our 2019 Big of the Year: Kara Beck

In honor of National Mentoring Month this January, we want to recognize all of our volunteers who have made the ultimate resolution to stand up for something bigger than themselves. While there are over 2,100 Bigs across Chicagoland today, we want you to hear about one of our biggest Defenders of Potential.

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Your Gift, It Changed My Daughter’s Life

Thanks to you, we’re working hard to take 300 children off the waitlist by the end of the year. This holiday season, we hope you will join us in giving the gift of a Big to a child on our waitlist. Your gift defends the power and promise of youth and creates more opportunities for Littles – Littles like Princeanna.

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