Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Chicago has put together a summer learning challenge in an attempt to prevent brain drain this summer! Commonly referred to as “summer slide” or “brain drain,” student learning loss over the summer months has long been a subject of concern for parents and educators. With the impact of COVID-19 and E-learning, it is more important than ever for students to continue their education over the summer.
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Big Brother Victor and Little Brother Nahzeer recently celebrated their 1 year match anniversary! Early on, the two bonded over their shared love of art, with Victor helping Nahzeer add to his portfolio and supporting him through trying out new mediums, all while making sure to consistently stay in contact virtually.
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Starting today, you can represent BBBSChi and help ignite potential for Chicagoland youth. Check out our new Chicago Edition gear designed to reflect the city we’ve called home for over 50 years. And most importantly, every item brings much-needed awareness towards the urgent mission of finding mentors for kids across Chicagoland.
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While it’s hard to look back on 2020, the last year taught us more about the importance of human connection, community and resilience than we ever imagined. Our Bigs became a frontline resource to support kids’ social and emotional wellbeing, finding new ways to be there for Littles and families when they needed it most.
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Oftentimes when we hear about Black History Month, the first images that pop into our minds are of Martin Luther King Jr., Malcom X, or Barack Obama. While these figures of great change and influence are important to honor and remember during Black History Month, and every month, it is important to honor the Black people making history in big and small ways every day.
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