BIG BLOG

For the past four years, Big Couple Dan and Ellen have been a steady, encouraging presence in the life of their Little, Daniel “Junior” Zamora. But to Junior, they’re more than mentors, they’re family. A Safe Space to Be Himself When asked what makes Dan and Ellen...

For nearly four years, Big Sister Kellie has been a constant, encouraging presence in Little Sister Breanna’s life—and the impact of that steady support is felt in big, meaningful ways every single day. From the very beginning of their match, Kellie showed a deep...

From the moment Dan became a Big Brother, it was clear his commitment would go far beyond what’s expected. Over time, Dan has become a true wrap-around support system—not just for his Little Brother Ma’Khi, but for his entire family. Dan shows up. Every game. Every...

Every year, Big Brothers Big Sisters KC recognizes one Big Brother and Little Brother, one Big Sister and Little Sister, and one Big Couple and Little Brother as Bigs and Littles of the year for their extraordinary dedication to helping their Little achieve their...

Big Brothers Big Sisters KC Launches First-Ever “60 Bigs in 60 Minutes” Recruitment Challenge Historic, one-hour event aims to sign up 60 new mentors to celebrate 60 years of impact   Kansas City, Mo. — (October 21, 2025) — Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City...

When siblings Tamara and Titus first joined Big Brothers Big Sisters KC, they were looking for caring adult role models who could offer consistency and support. What they found in Cassie and Ross Chapman was so much more. Over the past two and a half years, this...

Every child deserves someone in their corner. Right now, hundreds of kids in Kansas City are waiting for a mentor. That’s why, in honor of Big Brothers Big Sisters KC's 60th anniversary, we are launching 60 Bigs in 60 minutes on October 28th —a community challenge to...

When you talk to anyone who knows Layne and Travis, it’s clear: they’re not just a Big Couple—they're the best kind of Big Couple. The kind that radiates positivity and jumps headfirst into new adventures just to see their Little Brother, Maalik, smile. From day one,...

When Joey and Alyssa were first matched with Lehi, his mom knew this was going to be special.  From the start, Lehi felt a connection with Joey and Alyssa. “I feel like they are just extraordinary people. If I want to talk about anything, we can talk about it. Joey...

Free Access. Real Connection. Stronger Futures. The YMCA of Greater Kansas City and Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City have teamed up to offer free access to the Y for all Bigs and Littles—because every match deserves a safe space to play, grow, and thrive. Whether...