News and Updates

Being There For Our Littles When They Need It Most – Meet Matt and Marrion

Big Brothers Big Sisters stands ready to assist our Littles in facing the uncertainty created by COVID-19, keeping them safe and supported. We are providing critical mentorship and emergency relief to help meet the basic needs of our Littles and their families, while continuing to make new matches (virtually) across Chicagoland.

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Social Connection at a Social Distance

Big Brothers Big Sisters stands ready to assist our Littles in facing the uncertainty created by COVID-19, keeping them safe and supported. We are providing critical mentorship and emergency relief to help meet the basic needs of our Littles and their families, while continuing to make new matches (virtually) across Chicagoland.

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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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