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 Damaris and her Big Sister Suzanne, baking means a chance for quality time spent together talking and connecting.
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BBBSChi is pleased to announce that we are awarding two Matches of the Year to Big Sister Haley and her Little Sister Jocelyn as well as to Big Brother Zac and his Little Brother De’Andre.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Chicago (BBBSChi) is excited to launch our Defenders of Potential Highlight Series by spotlighting our long-time dedicated partner: Alvin H. Baum Family Fund.
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Even though nearly 20 years separate Xerxes and Jake’s mentorship pairings, a timeless truth emerged: the secret to effective mentorship lies simply in the power of consistent presence.
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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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