Together, we are changing how our children
grow up in Will & Grundy Counties.
Big Brothers Big Sisters helps at-risk children, primarily from single-parent homes, reach their full potential through professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships with proven results. You can get involved today by volunteering or by making a donation.
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...it's about HAVING FUN to help kids!
Surf's Up - Ride the Waves...raise money and bowl at our largest annual fundraiser!
- March 7, 2010 - COPS v. FIRE (Police & fire dept. teams only)
12 to 3PM, Strike N' Spare II, 811 Northern Drive, Lockport
- March 13, 2010 - GRUNDY COUNTY
12 to 2PM OR 2 to 4PM, Echo Lanes, 220 Bedford Rd., Morris
- March 20, 2010 - WILL COUNTY
3 to 5PM, Strike N' Spare II, 811 Northern Drive, Lockport
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Sponsorship opportunities »
Gather 5 friends, family or colleagues together -- and if you want, deck yourselves out in team uniforms. Prizes awarded for most creative team uniforms. Whether or not you dress up, our kids need help – and we need your help. To participate or sponsor the event, contact Kelly Bols at 815.723.2227 x224.
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Cong. Debbie Halvorson makes presentation of $100,000 Mentoring Children of Prisoners (MCP) grant to 'Big Sister' Mary Kirklen and 'Little Sister' Jasmin (both of Crete) and 'Big Brother' Bob Persak (Homer Glen) and 'Little Brother' Nikko (Lockport).
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Our Impact on Children
 Bigs and Littles have fun together — and create memories that last a lifetime. We call it “Little moments … Big magic.” Research points to the powerful, positive, lasting impact Bigs have on children’s lives. Littles are:
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52% less likely to skip school
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46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs
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More likely to get along with their families and peers
Learn more about our proven impact »
Donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters »
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'BIG' thanks to Senator A.J. Wilhelmi and Representative Kevin McCarthy for securing $120,000 capital funding for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties!
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Opens Grundy County Satellite
Office in First Midwest Bank Building
(L. to R.) First Midwest Bank-Morris president Tom Tesdal, BBBS CEO Lisa Morel Las, Grundy County Sheriff Terry Marketti, Morris Mayor Dick Kopczik, Judge Lance Peterson, Grundy Board chair Frank Halpin, Grundy County State's Atty. Sheldon Sobol and partially shown Appellate Court Justice Mary K. O'Brien. (Morris Daily Herald Photo by Heidi Terry-Litchfield)
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Real Life Stories
 Blowing bubbles is a favorite past time for ‘Little Brother’ Dalton. Dalton is a Little to ‘Big Couple’ Tom and Mary Lou Bennington of Morris. “This little guy has so much potential, and Mary Lou and I see it everyday, we’re just there to help him find and foster it all as he grows,” says Tom.
Read more real stories of Bigs and Littles »
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