BIG BLOG

Celebrating Our National Big Brother and Little Brother of the Year!
Each year, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) honors one Big Brother and Little Brother and one Big Sister and Little Sister for their extraordinary dedication and the incredible impact they have on each other. This year, we are delighted to announce that...

School Supply Drive
KCTV5 is partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters to provide school supplies to 1,500 waiting and matched Littles in the program. Supplies must be new and in packaging. Donate by: -Purchase items from the Amazon Wish List here. -Donate online here. Thank you for your...

James Engle Custom Homes Breaks Ground on new Home with Proceeds benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City
Kansas City, Mo. — (May 21, 2024) — James Engle Custom Homes will embark on it’s newest home building project on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 5417 Aberdeen in Fairway, KS. The demolition and ground breaking ceremony will take place at 10 AM. James Engle Custom...

Championing Mental Health: The Birth of A Trauma-Informed Care Specialist at BBBSKC
At Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City, we understand the importance of mental health support and supporting the mental well-being of our Littles, Big, families, and staff. In a recent interview, we sat down with our Trauma-Informed Care Specialist (TICS), Carrie...

Big Brothers Big Sisters KC Hosts Graduation Party
Kansas City, Mo. — (May 10, 2024) — Big Brothers Big Sisters KC is proud to host a celebration in honor of the remarkable accomplishments of our 2024 high school graduating "Littles." Join us as we commemorate their achievements at the Big Brothers Big Sisters KC...

Big Brothers Big Sisters KC Presents the “Big Futures Career Fair”
Big Brothers Big Sisters KC Presents the “Big Futures Career Fair” Kansas City, Mo. — (May 6, 2024) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City is hosting a career fair designed to ignite the aspirations of our youth. This event, tailored for "Littles" in 8th...

Big Brothers Big Sisters KC Partners with Klassic Transformations Barber Academy to provide new opportunities to KC Youth
Kansas City, Mo. — (April 22, 2024) — Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City is launching a new partnership with Klassic Transformations Barber Academy that kicks off on Wednesday, April 24 at 9:30 AM at their location (298 SW Blue Pkwy, Lee's Summit, MO 64063). The...

Meet Andy & Ta’Ray
Andy is always willing to help out where he can, asks questions when he needs to, and use all the resources at his disposal to make sure that he is the best Big Brother he can be. Andy is currently applying for grad school and working full-time but always makes sure...

Big Brothers Big Sisters KC Hosts Inspirational Black Leaders Panel for Youth in KC
Kansas City, Mo. — (April 3, 2024) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City recently organized an impactful two-day event at their Crossroads office on March 13 and 14, 2024. The Men's and Women's Black Leader Panel aimed to provide the city's youth with...

Refer a Big
Right now, over 250 kids are waiting for a Big, and you can help us find the next great mentor. If you know a friend, family member, or coworker who would make an awesome Big Brother, Big Sister, or Big Couple, now's the perfect time to refer them - you’ll be entered...