Blog | Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City

‘Once in a lifetime’ — my experience as the first-ever Voice of Potential

July 11, 2019

Six years ago, I joined the BBBSKC program as a Little Brother and met my Big, Charles. We bonded immediately. About two years into our match, I nominated Charles for Big Brother of the Year, and he won! Because he won, we got the opportunity to film a video talking about our match. When we showed up to the Match Appreciation Banquet that year, it really blew me away at how much of an impact Big Brothers Big Sisters has on the lives of children, not just in Kansas City, but nationwide.

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Defending potential, together: How Big Couples impact kids in KC

June 18, 2019

Jen and Greg moved to Kansas City from Toronto about a year and a half ago. “When we moved here, we were looking for a way to meet people and make an impact,” said Jen. “We had a few friends who had connections to BBBS back in Canada, so we wanted to look into it once we got settled in.” Since they didn’t yet have any kids of their own, Jen and Greg thought volunteering with BBBS could be a great way to get to know their new community and give back at the same time.

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

April 29, 2019

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

March 28, 2019

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!

February 15, 2019

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

February 7, 2019

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

January 29, 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

January 10, 2019

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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