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2011 Newsletter

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  • Are You Interested in Becoming a Volunteer?

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    Our automated web-based inquiry form is currently down for upgrades. To learn more about becoming a volunteer or enrolling a child in our programs, please contact:


    For Volunteer Information: 
    Andrew Snyder   312-207-5602


    For Child Information: 
    Maya Roberts   312-207-5615

     

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  • Tocco Oscar Party to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Chicago

  • Celebrate the 84th Academy Awards and benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago at the sam time!  Join Tocco and Special Guest Sam Kori George 2009 Winner of the Oscars Designer Challenge as we roll out the red carpet to celebrate the film industry’s biggest night in style.  Proceeds to benefit BBBSMC.  Presented by: OUR BIG SPLASH – MAKE IT HAPPEN! ®    Click "more" for further details and to purchase tickets.

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  • Leadership Board Hosts March Madness Event

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    Join the Leadership Board of BBBSMC for their annual March Madness Party!  Come out to cheer on your favorite NCAA basketball team on Thursday, March 22nd at Rockit River North.  This is a great night for basketball fans to watch the latest game and mingle with over 400 young professionals. For only $35, ticket buyers will receive host appetizers and beverages from 6PM to 9PM. Click more for event and ticket information.

     

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  • Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2012

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    Attention: Open registration for the 2012 Bank of American Chicago Marathon is now closed.  Start Something™ by joining Team Run for Kids’ Sake.  Please click "more" for information on how to register a post closed entry.

     

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  • Positive Youth Outcomes from Recent National Survey

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    A recently published Youth Outcome Report shows that children in our programs are leading more successful lives. This report was conducted by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and additional strategic research partners. Three targeted outcome areas include – educational success, avoidance of risky behaviors such as truancy, and socio-emotional competency. Youth progress in these areas is linked to longer-term outcomes like high school graduation, avoidance of juvenile delinquency, and college or job readiness.

     

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  • Skokie: Mentoring program to help at-risk kids

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    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago is pleased to announce a mentoring program for at-risk children that has found success in Lake County over the years will be tried for the first time in Cook County at a Skokie junior high school in early 2012. The program will match 15 students at Skokie’s Lincoln Jr. High School with volunteer mentors from the community.  Click below to learn more and to read the accompanying article.

     

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  • Brunswick and AthletiCo Sponsor Bowl For Kids' Sake
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    Brunswick and AthletiCo Sponsor Bowl For Kids' Sake Brunswick Zone/Brunswick Zone XL and AthletiCo have purchased the title sponsorship and presenting sponorship respectively for the 2011-2012 Bowl For Kids' Sake season. The events will now be called Brunswick Zone Bowl For Kids' Sake presented by AthletiCo

     

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