by madeline.simonds | Apr 29, 2025 | Blog
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...
by madeline.simonds | Apr 9, 2025 | Blog
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...
by madeline.simonds | Mar 19, 2025 | Blog
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...
by madeline.simonds | Mar 13, 2025 | Blog
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...
by madeline.simonds | Feb 18, 2025 | Blog
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...
by madeline.simonds | Jan 15, 2025 | Blog
Donate to the campaign 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...
