News and Updates

Chicago Sun-Times: Big Brothers Big Sisters hopes new center will spur program on West Side

With a new center that opened Thursday in the Austin neighborhood, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago hopes to move toward its goal of pairing thousands more children with adult mentors every year.

Read More

CBS Chicago: Big Brothers Big Sisters opens new office in Austin neighborhood

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago officially opened a new office in the Austin neighborhood. Their main office is located in West Loop and they wanted their presence felt and seen in other parts of the city, even in the suburbs.

Read More

Meaningful Change: 2021 Annual Report

While the past year forced us to rethink nearly every aspect of our programming, we’ve made changes built to last. We invite you to learn more about the new services provided, investments made and lives that have been changed because of your support. Together, we will continue to defend the potential of children across Chicagoland.

Read More

Giving Thanks – A Thanksgiving Holiday Recipe Keeps This Match Connected

While this year looks a little different for us all, we hope this holiday season brings new ways to come together and celebrate – starting with a new recipe on the table!

Read More

In Memory of Erika Cornelisen, Executive Director of Alvin H. Baum Family Fund

We are deeply saddened to share the news that Erika Cornelisen passed away on October 7, 2021. Erika was the Executive Director of the Alvin H. Baum Family Fund and a longtime partner of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago (BBBSChi) and our mission of creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

Read More