KIDS ARE WAITING FOR A BIG

ACTIVE MATCHES IN KANSAS CITY

HOURS OF ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING THIS WEEK

FAMILIES IMPACTED THIS WEEK

Our Impact As Of

November 30, 2023

STANDING TOGETHER TO DEFEND POTENTIAL  

In a world of causes, we make a difference by creating professionally supported, one-to-one Matches for kids who want to realize their full potential.

OUR PURPOSE

To clear the path to a child’s biggest possible future.

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Your financial support helps us provide our programs to children in our community who need it the most and will help us develop more college grads, community leaders and entrepreneurs.

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MEET OUR MATCHES

CREATING
FRIENDSHIPS,
CHANGING
FUTURES

 

There are over 1,000 active matches in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program and each one of them has a story. Take a minute and get to know just a few of our amazing Matches here.

Since 2014

Tandra & Gabby

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Since 2011

Kevin & Luis

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Since 2007

John & Rachaad

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Since 2018

Brian, Bonnie, & Oskar

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Since 2014

Burt & Colten

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Since 2018

Chris & Shane

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News and Stories

Joy Drive

Would you like to make a BBBS family's holiday season a bit brighter? A fun way to make an impact is to become a Joy Drive shopper! This is something you can do with your coworkers, family members, or even on your own. Joy Drive shoppers are assigned a BBBS family or...
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Ambassador of Potential Scholarship Recipients

The future is in the hands of our Ambassadors of Potential! We are thrilled to announce that six BBBSKC Littles have been awarded $11,500 in scholarships funded by the Big Brothers Big Sisters Ambassadors. These six amazing individuals have exemplified what ambition...
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Hear It From A Parent

We all go through our own struggles, big and small. But we also know that the more positive role models we have in our lives, the better. At Big Brothers Big Sisters, we create meaningful connections between young people and supportive adults – relationships that...
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Upcoming Events

Most Wanted Auction

Annually a class of dynamic, charismatic, charitable, passionate, hard-working professionals are chosen to be honored as KC’s Most Wanted. These individuals are movers and shakers who are making a big difference in their profession and in their community.

The selected honorees are featured in the November issue of The Independent and will be honored at the annual Most Wanted Auction which benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City.

The event will be held at the The Midland. You can expect live music, entertainment, inspiring mission moments and incredible, once in a lifetime, live and silent auction packages.

Legacy Golf Tournament

The Big Brothers Big Sisters Legacy Invitational is designed for community and business leaders as the premier client entertainment event in our area. Legacy at Loch Lloyd - May 22nd, 2023. Legacy at The National - June 12th, 2023.

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Summer Bowl for Kids’ Sake

Summer Bowl for Kids’ Sake is Big Brothers Big Sisters largest and most important annual fundraiser. All you have to do is gather your friends, fundraise to support BBBS and show up for a fun party.

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