BBBSMC News Briefs

The 5th Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters Golf Classic!

We are extremely pleased to report that a new record was set at the 5th Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters Golf Classic! In spite of the record temperature, 180 golfers and sponsors putted, birdied and bid their way to raise a record $213,000!!

Help BBBSMC receive a $5,000 grant!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago has applied for a $5000 grant through Nike to provide funding for the University of Chicago/Ray Elementary School-Based Mentoring Program. The organization that receives the most votes will get the grant. WE NEED YOUR HELP!  Once you click on the image on the left , click view 2009 participants, click Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Chicago, enter your email address and click vote now!Please do not forgot to verify your email address when you receive an email from Nike Back your Block.

Arby's

Visit Arby's between Monday, June 15, and Sunday, July 26, donate a $1 to support local youth-mentoring organizations and as thank you, you’ll receive a $1 off coupon on your next visit for some Arby’s favorite items. By donating just a $1, you are ensuring kids have a positive influence in their life. The net proceeds stay local and benefit the children in your community.

The BIG Challenge 

Big Brothers Big Sisters helps 500 children through Site Based Mentoring. Click here to read more

our impact on children

Children with a Big Brothers or Big Sister in their lives are:

• 46% less likely tobegin using illegal drugs
• 27% lesslikely to begin using alcohol
• 52%  less likely to skip school

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