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WE CREATE CONNECTIONS THAT MATTER WE ARE DEFENDERS OF POTENTIAL For 40 years Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County has been IGNITING INSPIRING and DEFENDING the potential of youth in our community. We believe that every child has the potential to succeed and thrive in life. At Big Brothers Big Sisters we match each child Little with a mentor Big and professionally support their relationship over time. OUR MISSION MENTORS CHANGE LIVES 73 REPORT BIGS IMPACTED DECISION TO ATTEND COLLEGE 78 LESS LIKELY TO USE ILLEGAL DRUGS 86 INCREASE IN SELFCONFIDENCE 84 GET ALONG BETTER WITH FRIENDS TEACHERS AND FAMILY THERES WORK TO BE DONE IN MCHENRY COUNTY BE A BIG.