BIG BLOG

Big Brothers Big Sisters and the NFL Inspire Change Foundation launch 4th Annual ‘Big Draft’ campaign
Kansas City, Mo. -- (February 13, 2023) Each year, Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City (BBBSKC) teams up with the NFL Inspire Change Foundation for “Big Draft” to recruit new Bigs for the waiting kids in their program. This is a nationwide campaign that happens in...

50 Bigs in 50 Days
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 set of...

2022 Bigs and Littles of the Year
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...

L’Jarius Sneed, cornerback for the Kansas City Chiefs scores another season with Big Brothers Big Sisters, announces new partnership with Zarda Bar-B-Q
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...

The 2022 Ambassador of Potential Scholarship Recipients
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...

Meet Big Brother Kevin & Little Brother Luis
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...

Purchase Tickets to Win the Ultimate Tailgating Machine
Big Brothers Big Sisters will be selling raffle tickets starting July 1st for one lucky person to drive away as the owner of this one-of-a-kind van! Imagine arriving at your next event in this remodeled, modern, tailgating machine! This van is perfect to take with you...

Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City Honored with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Quality Award
Kansas City, Mo. — (June 27, 2022) Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City (BBBSKC) has been recognized as a 2022 Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) Quality Award Winner. Every year, BBBS agencies are recognized by BBBSA Nationwide Leadership Council, made up of...

Meet the 2022 Little Interns
This summer, 7 Littles are participating in the BBBSKC Internship Program. This program places Littles in internships with Kansas City-based businesses. Meet the 2022 Little Interns!

Meet the New Voice of Potential: Shane
Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City is proud to announce the new Voice of Potential, Shane! As the official Voice of Potential for Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City, Shane will serve as a representative for Littles across Kansas City. He will attend signature...