Thank you for your interest in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lake County!  To get involved and become a Big Brother or Big Sister, click on the logo below to sign-up!

(To make a contribution, click on the image above; thank you!)

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lake County has kicked off our End of Year Campaign.  Our goal is to raise $150,000 to fund our mentoring programs that serve over 800 children throughout Lake County every year.  Below is a letter from Fontel Mines, former Little Brother and current tight end for the Chicago Bears:

"I’m tight end Fontel Mines, #89 for your Chicago Bears.  Before I was enrolled in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, I struggled adjusting to life in a single parent home.  My mother did a wonderful job raising me but I still knew something was missing, and that was the influence of a

positive male figure.  Shortly after my 10th birthday, I was matched with my Big Brother Chris Collier.  Chris was much like me because he felt a part of his life was empty.  Although he was happily married, he and his wife had no children.  So in a way, we both filled a void in each other’s life. 

Chris and I enjoyed our time together as he taught me numerous things, from changing the oil in a car to basic Algebra.  Our times together were priceless.  He became a member of my family as I did his.  

I’ve spent 23 years of my life without knowing or meeting my father, but I can proudly say my Big Brother, Chris Collier, is the closest I’ll ever come to that.  Chris and I enjoyed many activities together such as basketball, movies, golf, bowling, and last but not least, a child’s favorite…homework!

Thirteen years later, he is still married but now with three beautiful children.  We are and always will be, best friends.  I attribute a lot of my success and focus to the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program."

Please consider giving today.  Whether you give $5 or $500, the important thing is that you give.  Simply click on the “Give $5” logo.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lake County helps children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one relationships with proven results.

You can get involved today by volunteering or by making a donation.

Your donation today will inspire a child to reach his or her full potential through an ongoing relationship with a caring mentor.

Please give – your donation is vital to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lake County's efforts to help more children.

No matter how much you give, donating will improve the lives of young people in your community. Your donation will help them meet the challenges of growing up into happy, confident young adults.

Donating will help to:

- Recruit new Big Brother and Big Sister volunteers

- Cover the costs of background checks and insurance, while ensuring trained   professionals match children to caring and responsible Bigs

- Offer one-on-one, ongoing supervision and support for every match

- Provide cultural and social activities to enrich the opportunities for children

Bigs and Littles have fun together — and create memories that last a lifetime.

We call it “Little moments … Big magic.” Research points to the powerful, positive, lasting impact Bigs have on children’s lives. Littles are:

• 52% less likely to skip school
• 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs
• More likely to get along with their families and peers

Below are stories featured in our monthly e-newsletters.  Simply click on the file and the PDF will open up to the story.

Match Story Oct 08.pdf

  

Employee Spotlight Oct 08.pdf

 

Staff Welcome Oct 08.pdf

3701 Grand Avenue - Suite G, Gurnee, IL  60031

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