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KC Little Brother Rachaad White drafted to the Tampa Bay Bucs in the third round, with Big Brother John by his side
KC Native, Rachaad White always had big dreams of becoming a professional football player. With hard work and the support of his family and Big Brother, John, Rachaad’s dreams officially became reality on April 29, 2022 - Day 2 of the NFL Draft. Rachaad was selected...
HUNTER DOZIER BATS A FOURTH SEASON OF “STEP UP BIG” TO BENEFIT BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
Kansas City, Mo. — (April 7, 2022) Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City (BBBSKC) is proud to announce Step Up Big is returning for a fourth season with Hunter Dozier, outfielder for the Kansas City Royals. Step Up Big, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas...
MEET BIG SISTER KELSEY & LITTLE SISTER MAKIAH
MEET BIG SISTER KELSEY AND LITTLE SISTER MAKIAH, ONE OF OUR KANSAS CITY BIG AND LITTLE OF THE YEAR FINALISTS. THIS MATCH HAS BEEN THROUGH SO MUCH IN THE TWO AND A HALF YEARS THEY HAVE BEEN TOGETHER, FROM TRAGEDY TO PERSONAL GROWTH. THROUGH IT ALL, THEIR BOND IS...
Meet Big Brother Chris & Little Brother Shane
Meet Big Brother Chris and Little Brother Shane, one of our Kansas City Big and Little of the Year finalists. Their fun personalities helped them create a unique bond from the start, but as the years have passed their friendship has turned into something that feels...
Big Brothers Big Sisters and the NFL Inspire Change Foundation launch 3rd Annual ‘Big Draft’ campaign
Each year, Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City (BBBSKC) teams up with the NFL Inspire Change Foundation for the Big Draft, presented by Honeywell, to new Bigs for the waiting kids in their program. This is a nationwide campaign that happens in cities...
Big Brothers Big Sisters announces L’Jarius Sneed, cornerback for the Kansas City Chiefs, as new spokesperson
Kansas City, Mo. -- (September 2, 2021) Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City (BBBSKC) is proud to announce a new partnership with L’Jarius Sneed, cornerback and #38 for the Kansas City Chiefs. “Turn the Corner with L’Jarius Sneed,” presented by Adams Cable...
Meet the 2021 Littles as Interns!
This summer, 12 Littles participated in the BBBSKC Internship Program! This program places Littles in internships with Kansas City-based minority, women, and LGBTQ-owned businesses. Meet these 12 outstanding Littles below! CASH Interning at Rx Savings Solutions What...
‘What if we could change it?’: A Little Brother’s dream to become a lawyer
Derrell is used to having a lot on his plate. While in high school, Derrell participated in student council, track and field, and William Chrisman High School’s Black Student Union (which he helped form). Before graduating high school in December 2020, he also...
BBBSKC’S RESPONSE TO COVID-19 | UPDATED AUGUST 2021
BBBSKC asks that all Bigs and Littles continue to follow CDC guidelines. Be sure to communicate with your Little and their parent/guardian about their comfort level and preferences in regards to mask wearing, social distancing, and match activities. Please note that...
BBBSKC NAMED ONE OF THE BEST NONPROFITS TO WORK FOR IN AMERICA
WE ARE HAPPY TO SHARE THAT BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS KANSAS CITY WAS SELECTED AS ONE OF THE 2021 BEST NONPROFITS TO WORK FOR! BBBSKC RANKED 7TH IN THE OVERALL CATEGORY AND 5TH IN THE MEDIUM-SIZED ORGANIZATION CATEGORY.Leadership. Culture. Engagement. Flexibility. Fun....
