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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Chicago is the best Midwest city to enjoy the summer weather in, and there’s no one better to experience summer fun with than your mentee (we call them "Littles" at BBBSChi). Here is a list of 10 Chicago Summer Mentorship Activities Accessible via Public Transportation to get you started on some summer fun!
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Sports and mentorship go hand in hand, but it’s when people decide to put in the extra effort that greatness is created. Whether that be an extra pass opening up a hole in the defense or the extra arcade game working as a team after a day of competition. Every Little thing can make a Big impact.
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Every single one of this year’s graduating matches has a powerful story and represents the absolute best of this organization. From the Bigs that put in the time on late night calls and early morning drives, to the Littles who worked to achieve their goals and grew alongside their mentors, to the staff members who supported these matches every step of the way, and — most importantly — the parents and guardians who are every matches' backbone and place their trust in this mission.
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