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BBBSKC awards over $10,000 in scholarships to KC Littles

July 29, 2020

7 Littles will receive a total of $13,000 in scholarships.

‘I see her as a sister, a mom, and a best friend’: 15 years of friendship

July 8, 2020

When we meet new people, it’s often impossible to know what kind of impact they’ll have on our lives. That much is definitely true for Little Sister Chelsea and Big Sister Rosalina.

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You Are Welcome Here

June 16, 2020

This Pride Month, we wanted to answer some of our most frequently asked questions about the LGBTQ+ community and BBBSKC.

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Discussing Racial Injustice with Our Littles

June 8, 2020

Gene Willis is Co-Chair of the BBBSKC DEI Board and was the 2014 Kansas City Big Brother of the Year. On the early morning of July 7, 2016, I wrote the following post on my social media platforms following the news of the shooting and death of Philando Castile, a Black male school worker, at the hands of a Minnesota police officer:

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BBBSKC Statement on Racism and Injustice

June 3, 2020

The mission of BBBS is to ignite, empower, and defend potential in our youth through powerful 1-to-1 relationships. We hurt when we see racism and injustice. Our Black staff, Bigs, Littles, families and supporters are among those hurting the most. When we see these community members unjustly suffering as the victims of inequality and violence, we suffer with them.

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An Update on our Summer Events!

June 3, 2020

Greetings from BBBSKC! We hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy. We want to give you a quick update on what is happening at BBBSKC, as well as offer you one way you can be a huge help to our Littles! BBBSKC typically raises $1.8 million of our annual operating budget each summer through our special events. Fundraising events have been one of the keys to our success and have helped us support hundreds and hundreds of Matches in the KC community over the past 10 years.

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An Update for Bigs, Littles, and Families (Effective June 1)

June 3, 2020

We have been inspired by all that you are doing to stay connected to your Match as we navigate these unprecedented times. Although many of you have found ways to meet virtually, we recognize that as restrictions are loosening across Missouri and Kansas, many Matches are looking forward to meeting in person. Effective June 1, 2020, if all parties agree they are comfortable, BBBSKC will allow in-person meetings, provided they follow the recommended guidelines listed below.

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