by madeline.simonds | Nov 2, 2022 | Blog
Everyone knows what a Big Brother and a Big Sister are, but we often get questions about what it means to be a Big Couple. Being a Big is a fun, life-changing experience that gives you the invaluable gift of your friendship. And what could be better than to share that...
by madeline.simonds | Oct 19, 2022 | Blog
Starting today, we have a goal to recruit fifty Bigs in fifty days! We have more kids than ever enrolling in the program and in order to get them matched, we need your help. Just like the kids in our community, our Bigs are all unique. You don’t need a special...
by madeline.simonds | Oct 5, 2022 | Blog
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...
by madeline.simonds | Aug 31, 2022 | Blog
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...
by madeline.simonds | Aug 4, 2022 | Blog
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...
by madeline.simonds | Jul 25, 2022 | Blog
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...