BIG BLOG

Introducing the first-ever Big Brothers Big Sisters custom shoe!
Introducing the first-ever Big Brothers Big Sisters custom shoe! We've partnered with Ozell Shoes to produce a unique sneaker that proudly represents the mission of our organization. We believe this collaboration will spark conversation, help us reach a new generation...

Big Brothers Big Sisters partners up with Charlie Hustle
Kansas City, Mo. -- (January 2, 2024) On January 1, Charlie Hustle launched a new line of apparel to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City (BBBSKC) as part of their Communi-Tee’s program. The custom-designed collection will be sold online and at their Plaza...

2023 Most Wanted Auction to Benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters KC
Kansas City, Mo. -- (December 7, 2023) Saturday, December 9, Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City will hold its 18th annual Most Wanted Auction. Annually a class of dynamic, charismatic, charitable, passionate, hard-working professionals are chosen to be honored as...

Joy Drive
Would you like to make a BBBS family's holiday season a bit brighter? A fun way to make an impact is to become a Joy Drive shopper! This is something you can do with your coworkers, family members, or even on your own. Joy Drive shoppers are assigned a BBBS family or...

Ambassador of Potential Scholarship Recipients
The future is in the hands of our Ambassadors of Potential! We are thrilled to announce that six BBBSKC Littles have been awarded $11,500 in scholarships funded by the Big Brothers Big Sisters Ambassadors. These six amazing individuals have exemplified what ambition...

Hear It From A Parent
We all go through our own struggles, big and small. But we also know that the more positive role models we have in our lives, the better. At Big Brothers Big Sisters, we create meaningful connections between young people and supportive adults – relationships that...

Meet The Deloitte Scholarship Recipients
We are thrilled to announce the four recipients of the Big Brothers Big Sisters Deloitte Youth Equity and Empowerment Scholarship, supported by the Deloitte Foundation. Each recipient will receive a $5,000 scholarship to help fund their college or credentialing...

2023 Bigs and Littles of the Year
Every year, Big Brothers Big Sisters KC recognizes one Big Brother and Little Brother, one Big Sister and Little Sister, and one Big Couple and Little Brother as Bigs and Littles of the year for their extraordinary dedication to helping their Little achieve their...

Meet the 2023 Little Interns!
This summer, 7 Littles participated in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Internship Program! This program places Littles in internships with Kansas City-based minority, women, and LGBTQ-owned businesses. Meet these 7 outstanding Littles below! ANAWAT Interning at Exceeds...

Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City presents The Big Draft Event
Kansas City, Mo. -- (April 25, 2023) Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City (BBBSKC) announced today their Big Draft Event, sponsored by Meta. The event will take place Thursday, April 27 at the Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) headquarters (1709 Walnut Street, Kansas...