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Big Brothers Big Sisters needs YOU.
Big Brothers Big Sisters receives 75% of our
funding from private donations. Support from
individuals like you is vital to provide mentors
for children in your community.
And we know they need them. It isn’t easy
being a kid these days. In these complex and
confusing times, children need a caring adult to
be a mentor and a friend — someone they can talk
to, have fun with, and learn from.
Research shows
that our mentoring works. Kids
with a Big Brother or Big Sister show real
differences in their personal and academic
lives. They are:
- More confident in their schoolwork
performance
- Able to get along better with their
families
- 52% less likely to skip school.
 92.2%
of every dollar you give goes directly to making
and supporting matches. The
remainder covers overall program
administration. Charity Navigator, the
country’s premier independent charity evaluator,
has awarded Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
a 4-star “exceptional” rating for outstanding
fiscal management for the fifth consecutive
year.
Donating will help to:
- Help 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
Your donation
goes to your community. When you
donate online to Big Brothers Big Sisters, you
directly support children in your community.
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.
Donate to Big Brother Big Sisters of Will and
Grundy Counties »
For more information,
contact
us. |
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We offer a variety of ways for you to
contribute to the growth of Big Brothers Big
Sisters. Please choose the approach that
works best for you: |
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Donate by Mail
If you prefer to make a donation through the
mail, we can be reached at:
Big
Brothers Big Sisters of Will & Grundy Counties
417 W. Taylor Street
Joliet, IL 60435
Thank you for your support of
Big Brothers Big Sisters.
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Memorial Gifts & Honor Gifts
Giving a gift in memory of or in honor
of someone serves a two-fold purpose.
Not only do you commemorate and honor
someone but you also help contribute to
changing a child's life for the better.
Please
contact
us if you would like to make
a tax-deductible contribution:
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In memory of someone
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In tribute or
honor of someone,
or
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To commemorate a
special occasion -- a birthday,
anniversary, or wedding
All memorial and honor gifts will be
acknowledged through a personal note
sent by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will
and Grundy Counties to the honored
person(s).
Make a Tribute Donation Online!
Please make sure to include
your memorial or honoree information
in the Tribute Information section of
the online form. Include the name and
address of the honoree, or if you are
making a memorial gift, please include
the family address of the person being
remembered.
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Major
Gifts
| Just saying Thank You is not enough. Little Moments Big Magic Leadership Circle is the newest leadership development program that provides donors with an opportunity to lead by example.
Established in 2003, The Little Moments Big Magic Leadership Circle is a group of leaders among leaders who are committed to supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties at the highest levels.
Designed to enhance leadership and giving to Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Little Moments Big Magic Leadership Circle recognizes donors who contribute $1,000 or more annually to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties.
By joining the Little Moments Big Magic Leadership Circle, your generous gift will help us transform the lives of children and thereby benefit future generations to come. You can join the growing band of leaders at the following annual giving levels to the right:
In addition to the benefit of giving to one of the Top 10 Charities in the Nation, members will:
For more information on the Little Moments Big Magic Leadership Circle at Big Brothers Big Sisters,
please
contact
us. |
Match Maker
$1,000- $4,999 |
Magic Maker
$5,000- $9,999 |
Dream Maker
$10,000-$24,999 |
Friendship Maker
$25,000-$99,999 |
Memory Maker
$100,000-$249,999 |
Change Maker
$300,000-$499,999 |
Miracle Maker
$500,000-$999,999 |
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Visionary Leader $1,000,000+ |
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In-Kind Donations
Do you have tickets to sports/recreational events, office equipment/office supplies or school supplies, toys, equipment you would like to donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties? Please
please
contact
us
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Bequests
and
Planned
Giving
A
planned
gift
allows a
donor to
contribute
to BBBS
over a
period
of years
or as
part of
an
estate
plan.
Properly
designed,
it can
generate
a
charitable
income
tax
deduction.
It can
be
designated
for a
specific
purpose
or
provide
unrestricted
support
for
BBBS's
mission-directed
activities.
These
gifts
are made
in the
form of
trusts,
bequests
or
endowments.
Tip
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When
appreciated
securities
are
donated,
you are
entitled
to a
deduction
for full
value,
not just
the
original
cost.
If
you
would
like
more
information
about
bequests
and
planned
giving
or the
benefits
of
leaving
a legacy
to Big
Brothers
Big
Sisters
of Will
and
Grundy
Counties,
please
contact
us.. |
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Stock or
Security Gifts
No matter what
tax bracket you
are in, making
gifts of
appreciated
stock makes
sense. Tax
benefits for a
donor who has
owned
appreciated
stocks for more
than one year
are two-fold:
capital gains
tax is avoided
upon transfer to
BBBS and the
donor can
receive an
income tax
charitable
deduction for
the full market
value of the
stock on the
date of the
gift. Depending
on your tax
bracket and the
size of the
gift, there may
be an
opportunity to
carry the
charitable
income tax
deduction over
several years.
To establish a
plan,
please
contact
us. |
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Employer Matching Gifts
Want to get your company
involved in making a
difference in your
community? Many
corporations match gifts
to charitable
institutions made by
employees. Some will
match the gifts of
employee spouses and
retired employees as
well. Find out if your
company has a matching
gifts program. |
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