Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago helps children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships with proven results.
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BBBSMC News Briefs
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The fifth annual Big Brothers Big Sisters' Purse Power was held on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. at The Golden Triangle in Chicago.
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The Match of the Week!
BS Abbey is matched with LS Alonje. They have been matched for two years. They recently celebrated their two year anniversary at BBBS' Milestone Celebration.
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Program of the Week
We are excited to have a new Workplace Mentoring Program with Northern Trust this year. Highschoolers from Pritzker College Prep are transported every other week to Northern Trust to engage in a variety of activities with their mentors. Thank you, Northern Trust!
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We received a $15,000 year end gift from Chicago Equity Partners. Thank you for your support!
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our impact on children
Children with a Big Brothers or Big Sister in their lives are:
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46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs
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27% less likely to begin using alcohol
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52% less likely to skip school
- 37% less likely to skip a class
- more confident of their performance in schoolwork
- one-third less likely to hit someone
- getting along better with their families
More about our impact - >
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