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How BBBSKC is helping students reach their potential through the ACES program

The ACES program applies to matches with students in 8th grade through college, focusing on college and career planning. It provides additional academic and goal-setting support to students as they navigate decisions in their post-secondary journey.

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The Big Corporate Club

In 2012, former Board Member Ryan Rink and Micheal Lawrence met to discuss different ways Ryan could help support BBBSKC. Earlier that year, the agency had been awarded the Chiefs Charity Game and Ryan had joined the fundraising committee for the event. He thought it would be simple to go out and get a couple of $50,000 sponsors and be the rock star of the committee. He quickly found out that is easier said than done, hence the impromptu meeting with Micheal. Over the course of this meeting (and a couple of beers), the Big Corporate Club was formed, originally to raise funds for the Chiefs Charity Game benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters.  Today, the group has evolved from supporting this three-year event to supporting the agency year round.

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3 Things Your Party Needs: Diversity, Inclusion… and Hot Wings.

Big Brothers Big Sisters KC wants our Littles, Bigs, donors, staff, and supporters to feel like they’re not only invited to our party, but that they BELONG here with us. Every day our mission creates friendships between people from all walks of life and backgrounds. We help them find what they have in common so they can create a friendship around their differences and grow to appreciate those differences as well.

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Thank you, San Diego!

Last week, BBBSKC, along with agencies from across our network, convened in San Diego for our annual BBBS National Conference. This event brings together the brightest minds in our network to celebrate success, learn from each other, and plan for our future. BBBSKC sent a delegation of eight to this year’s conference including representatives from each department and our Board President. I wanted to take a few minutes to share some highlights from this year’s conference.

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What is the Big Impact Group (B.I.G.)

Originally created in 2009, the Big Impact Group (B.I.G) was created to get young professionals in Kansas City involved with expanding awareness for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City. Along with creating awareness, B.I.G. is responsible for recruiting volunteer mentors, helping at events, and raising funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters.

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Quick and Easy Tips for Reaching your Bowl for Kids' Sake Fundraising Goal

For those who don’t know me, I am the official Bowl for Kids’ Sake Team Mentor, here to bring you some helpful fundraising tips to help you reach your $1,200 team goal! The idea of fundraising can sometimes seem daunting and asking for money can be awkward - that’s why we try to make it as easy for you as possible. We set you up with your own personal fundraising web page and a special URL to share directly via email and social media. It’s so easy, you can fundraise right from your couch!

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Planning For Student Success

Planning for the future is important, and BBBS wants to help ACES students in our program do just that! Whether it’s planning to have a great start to high school to ensure high school success, plotting out how to land the perfect after-school or summer job, or formulating a plan to finish off high school on a high note to ensure post-secondary success – BBBSKC is here to help.

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Day in the Life of a Legacy Golfer

There are a lot of golf tournaments out there but what really sets Legacy apart is the golfer experience and top notch customer service. None of that would be possible without an amazing team of vendors, presenting sponsor Heritage Tractor, staff, and volunteers. Thanks to everyone who made Legacy such a success this year!

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Graduation Celebration

Graduations are momentous occasions that call for a time of celebration. These milestone moments signify the end of an era and dawn of a new beginning. Traditionally, the month of May is one of the most popular months for graduations to be held. It is during this time of year that many gather to acknowledge the accomplishments of loved ones and friends. Ironically, May also symbolizes the forthcoming shift from spring to the summer season.

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The Board of all Boards!

The BBBSKC board is not a board you enter into lightly. Each board member believes that mentoring is a solution for our at-risk youth, agrees to make BBBS one of their top two priority organizations and personally commits to supporting the agency, along with raising money to hit a give/get of $10,000.

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