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2022 Bigs and Littles of the Year
Each year, Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City recognizes three Matches as Bigs and Littles of the Year! They are recognized for their extraordinary dedication to helping their Littles achieve their biggest possible future. They represent what it means to be a...
L’Jarius Sneed, cornerback for the Kansas City Chiefs scores another season with Big Brothers Big Sisters, announces new partnership with Zarda Bar-B-Q
Kansas City, Mo. — (August 31, 2022) Big Brothers Big Sister announces the launch of the second season for the “Turn the Corner” campaign, a city-wide fundraising effort to make an impact in the Kansas City community by empowering kids with mentors and resources...
The 2022 Ambassador of Potential Scholarship Recipients
The Ambassadors of Potential Scholarship Program offered $10,000 in scholarships, funded by the Big Brothers Big Sisters Ambassadors, to BBBS Littles seeking a degree in higher education. These six Littles exemplify what a true ambassador of potential is and we are...
Meet Big Brother Kevin & Little Brother Luis
Luis and Kevin were Matched in 2011. Luis was thirteen when his mother, Caroline, enrolled him in the program hoping that he’d be able to connect with a positive male role model. Now, over ten years later, we sat down with Luis and Kevin to learn about their...
Purchase Tickets to Win the Ultimate Tailgating Machine
Big Brothers Big Sisters will be selling raffle tickets starting July 1st for one lucky person to drive away as the owner of this one-of-a-kind van! Imagine arriving at your next event in this remodeled, modern, tailgating machine! This van is perfect to take with you...
Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City Honored with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Quality Award
Kansas City, Mo. — (June 27, 2022) Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City (BBBSKC) has been recognized as a 2022 Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) Quality Award Winner. Every year, BBBS agencies are recognized by BBBSA Nationwide Leadership Council, made up of...
Meet the 2022 Little Interns
This summer, 7 Littles are participating in the BBBSKC Internship Program. This program places Littles in internships with Kansas City-based businesses. Meet the 2022 Little Interns!
Meet the New Voice of Potential: Shane
Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City is proud to announce the new Voice of Potential, Shane! As the official Voice of Potential for Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City, Shane will serve as a representative for Littles across Kansas City. He will attend signature...
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...
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. Step Up Big, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas...