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 for Mar. 2010
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Celebrate March Madness and Score “Big” with BBBSMC!
Celebrate March Madness with BBBSMC @ Rockit Wrigleyville on March 18, 2010. Tickets are $25.00 online. Click here to purchase tickets.
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Role Modeling!
Big Brothers Big Sisters adult mentors provide support and inspiration to their "little" counterparts. Click here to read the full story.
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28th Anniversary of the Cops for Kids Bowling Event!
Last weekend was the 28th Anniversary of the Cops for Kids bowling event. Over 1200 officers participated at various bowling alleys raising a total of $65,000. Thank you Chicago Police Department for your support!
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The Match of the Week!
BS Kristy and BB Nathan are matched with LB Jamie. They have been matched for three years. They recently celebrated their three year anniversary at BBBS' Milestone Celebration.
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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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