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A conversation on Current Events: Race, Culture, and Identity in America

“Who am I?” How would you answer that question using only 3 words? “Who do YOU think I am?” Which 3 words would someone you just met use to describe you? How different do you think those two lists of words might be? Would any of your words match up? “Who Am I?” vs. “Who do you think I am?” Last week our CEO, a group of Bigs, Littles, and Diversity Task Force members asked themselves those two questions to kick off our conversation on Race, Culture, and Identity in America. 

Meet Girl on the Rise: Shelby

Meet Girl on the Rise: Stephanie

Meet Girl on the Rise: Bianey

Meet Girl on the Rise: Kristin

Meet Girl on the Rise: Jaleeyah

New Faces at BBBSKC

BBBSKC is having one of the best years in our history and as a result we are continuing to grow rapidly.  In the last 2 weeks, we've been able to add 5 new full time staff members to our team.  We're so excited about each and every one of them and we want you to learn more about our incredible new staff.  Take a minute to read all about them in their profiles below.   

How Mentoring Impacts Kansas City

Kansas City is enjoying a well-deserved moment in the sun. People across America are realizing what Kansas Citians have known for a long time about our hometown. One of the unsung assets of our community is the compassion our residents have for others. This is illustrated through charitable giving, friendly neighborhoods, and, for our purposes today, Kansas City’s role as the mentoring capital of America.

6 Easy Ways to Help BBBSKC

If you are a follower of Big Brothers Big Sisters, you probably know that our two biggest needs are 1) Bigs and 2) Donations. There’s no way of getting around the fact that in order to match more kids with mentors we need caring, adult volunteers that are willing to spend their time with a child in a life-changing friendship.  There’s currently 417 boys and girls in Kansas City that are waiting for a Big.

Making a Match: Finding the Right Fit Between a Big and Little

The right mentoring relationship can help youth to identify their strengths, boost their self-confidence, persevere through life’s challenges, and reach their full potential. I think I can speak on behalf of the program team and say that making a match is the highlight of the Case Manager’s role, after all, it’s what we’re here to do--to create life-changing friendships. As such, making the right match takes time and thoughtfulness. Case managers are trained not to make a match just for the sake of making a match, but rather to make a match that will endure.