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 will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. at The Golden Triangle in Chicago. Click here to register for this incredible event!
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The Match of the Week!
BB Jeff and BS Lauren are matched with LB Martese. They have been matched for a year and half. They hang out every two weeks and always seem to have a lot of fun.
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Program of the Week
We are excited to have a new Workplace Mentoring Program with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) this year. Youth from the General Wood Boys & Girls Club are transported every other week to PWC to engage in a variety of activities with their mentors. Mentees reported that they can’t wait for the next session!!
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We received a $10,000 capacity building grant from National City Bank now a part of PNC. 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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