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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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I've Been a Big Brother for a Year — Here's What I've Learned

Hey there! My name is Blake, and my Little Brother’s name is Kenath. I’d like to tell you a little bit about our match and what it’s like to be a Big Brother.

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What is it like to be a Case Manager for Big Brothers Big Sisters?

Our case managers are at the heart of everything we do: They support our Bigs and Littles as they plan outings, talk about the future, and navigate life together. Much of their work happens behind-the-scenes, so it’s not always easy to know what they’re up to all of the time.

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