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First, they were Big and Little — now they work at a law firm together

Joseph Garcia moved to Kansas City when he was 8 years old. For many years, Joseph’s dad drove his mom to work at McDonald’s each morning while he rode along in the back seat. Their morning commute took them past Michael’s, a men’s clothing store at the corner of Main & 19th.

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Hunter Dozier launches “Step Up Big” to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City (BBBSKC) is proud to announce Step Up Big, a new partnership with Hunter Dozier, third baseman for the Kansas City Royals.

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Take the Next Step - Join the Movement Today!

Big Brothers Big Sisters isn't just an organization — it's a movement. A movement that needs people like you who share our passion for kids in Kansas City.   Ready to get started? Keep reading to learn about all the ways you can make a difference in our community.

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Free Food: 5 Reasons Why You Should Sign Up for a Lunch & Learn

Big Brothers Big Sisters wants to bring FREE food to your office! We’ll bring lunch, breakfast, or even an afternoon snack — you bring your appetite and your coworkers! During lunch, we’ll share some inspiring stories about kids right here in KC.

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BBBSKC: Looking forward to 2019

This January, our core leadership groups came together for a Board Retreat to celebrate our success in 2018 and dream big about what’s in store for 2019.

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Introducing the 2018-19 Girls on the Rise

Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City is proud to partner with the 1,000 Dreams Fund and the BBBSKC Ambassadors once again to feature the 2018-2019 class of Girls on the Rise!

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BBBSKC alum to appear on NBC’s ‘Chicago Fire’

"The opportunity to be in that commercial actually ended up being his big moment — it’s what inspired him to pursue acting as a full-time career."

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BBBSKC Announces New Leadership Structure

Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City is proud to announce some exciting new additions and changes to our leadership team.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters has a new Voice of Potential (VP) — and he’s only 15 years old

Big Brothers Big Sisters is in a season of change. We’re launching a new look. A brand new logo. New language to communicate our mission. A bold new approach to meet the urgent need in our community. And we’re adding someone new to our leadership team, too. His name is Sean Mitchell, and he’s the new Voice of Potential (VP) for Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City.

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Little Brothers are waiting for a Big — sometimes for 400+ days

In Kansas City, 25% of boys live in a single-parent home, and 303 of them are currently waiting for a Big Brother.   Some of these boys have been waiting for a Big Brother for an exceedingly long time — 147 days, 249 days, even 486 days. That’s why we need your help to find more Big Brothers and Big Couples.

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