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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...

For more than 25 years, James Engle Custom Homes has been committed to building not only high-quality homes but also a stronger Kansas City community. This year, that commitment reached new heights with the completion of the Builders of Potential Home—a stunning...

When I first met Tosha in 1995, she was almost 11 years old. She had been on the waiting list for a year. That was just the beginning of our incredible journey together. Lisa and Tosha, 1995 One of my favorite memories with Tosha was when we performed a flute duet for...

When Zoe and Jared signed up to be a Big Couple with Big Brothers Big Sisters KC, they had no idea how much the experience would shape them—not just as mentors, but as partners. Hear about their journey and why they think other couples should consider taking this step...

In celebration of Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City’s 60th anniversary, we’re kicking off a year-long campaign and inviting our supporters who believe in the power of mentorship to make a one-time gift of $60 in honor of your own personal mentor. Along with your...