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KC Little Brother Rachaad White drafted to the Tampa Bay Bucs in the third round, with Big Brother John by his side

KC Native, Rachaad White always had big dreams of becoming a professional football player. With hard work and the support of his family and Big Brother, John, Rachaad’s dreams officially became reality on April 29, 2022 - Day 2 of the NFL Draft. Rachaad was selected in the third round by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. According to Bucs Wire, the Bucs went into this year’s draft looking for a pass-catching specialist at running back, and they got just that with Rachaad. 

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Hunter Dozier bats a fourth season of “Step Up Big” to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters

Kansas City, Mo. -- (April 7, 2022) Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City (BBBSKC) is proud to announce Step Up Big is returning for a fourth season with Hunter Dozier, outfielder for the Kansas City Royals.

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Meet Big Sister Kelsey & Little Sister Makiah

Meet Big Sister Kelsey and Little Sister Makiah, one of our Kansas City Big and Little of the Year finalists. This Match has been through so much in the two and a half years they have been together, from tragedy to personal growth. Through it all, their bond is stronger than ever. 

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Meet Big Brother Chris & Little Brother Shane

Meet Big Brother Chris and Little Brother Shane, one of our Kansas City Big and Little of the Year finalists. Their fun personalities helped them create a unique bond from the start, but as the years have passed their friendship has turned into something that feels more like family. Shane’s father passed away from brain cancer when Shane was very young. His mom, Shannon, enrolled him in the program so he could have a male role model in his life.  

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Big Brothers Big Sisters and the NFL Inspire Change Foundation launch 3rd Annual ‘Big Draft’ campaign

Each year, Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City (BBBSKC) teams up with the NFL Inspire Change Foundation for the Big Draft, presented by Honeywell, to new Bigs for the waiting kids in their program.  This is a nationwide campaign that happens in cities across the country.  The goal of the Kansas City office is to draft 400 new Bigs from January 10-April 30, 2022.  New Bigs that sign up during this timeframe will receive exclusive opportunities with the NFL Inspire Change Foundation and the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters announces L’Jarius Sneed, cornerback for the Kansas City Chiefs, as new spokesperson 

Kansas City, Mo. -- (September 2, 2021) Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City (BBBSKC) is proud to announce a new partnership with L’Jarius Sneed, cornerback and #38 for the Kansas City Chiefs. “Turn the Corner with L’Jarius Sneed,” presented by Adams Cable Equipment,  is a brand-new city-wide fundraising and recruitment effort to make an impact on our community through football. “The children of Kansas City are our future,” said Sneed. “They’re the next generation of game-changers, trail blazers, and difference makers.

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Meet the 2021 Littles as Interns!

This summer, 12 Littles participated in the BBBSKC Internship Program! This program places Littles in internships with Kansas City-based minority, women, and LGBTQ-owned businesses. Meet these 12 outstanding Littles below! CASH Interning at Rx Savings Solutions What are your career interests?

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‘What if we could change it?’: A Little Brother’s dream to become a lawyer

“When I was younger, I was the kind of kid who asked, ‘Why is it like this?’” said Derrell. “A lot of law happens in the courtroom. And I thought, I don’t want the justice system to be like this. What if we could change it?”

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BBBSKC's Response to COVID-19 | Updated August 2021

BBBSKC asks that all Bigs and Littles continue to follow CDC guidelines. Be sure to communicate with your Little and their parent/guardian about their comfort level and preferences in regards to mask wearing, social distancing, and match activities.

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BBBSKC Named One of the Best Nonprofits to Work For in America

We are happy to share that Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City was selected as one of the 2021 Best Nonprofits to Work For! BBBSKC ranked 7th in the overall category and 5th in the medium -sized organization category.

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