I'm excited to be participating in this year’s Summer Bowl for Kids’ Sake event that benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City (BBBSKC)!  BBBSKC focuses on the children and teens that need us the most, which includes those from one-guardian households, children that are dealing with the death or illness of a close family member, are living with relatives, whose parent is deployed, are living in foster care and are growing up with an incarcerated parent or sibling to name a few.  They match these children with a caring, adult mentor in the BBBSKC program who stands with them to help them reach their full potential. 

When Matched with a Big:

• 71% of Kansas City Littles improve their grades 
• 87% of Littles say they have higher self-esteem
• 97% believe their Big has a positive impact
• Again this year, 100% of Littles in their senior year of high school graduated

BBBSKC relies on staff, amazing volunteer mentors, and donors just like you to support over 1,250 Big and Little friendships in our community. When matched with a Big, 100% of Little Brothers and Sisters in Kansas City graduate high school on-time, and 84% report improved self-esteem. Right now, there are 250 Littles waiting for a Big. We are working to reach our fundraising goal so these kids can be matched with a positive, caring mentor.

The BBBSKC program is free to Littles and their families, but it costs $1,500 to support a match for a year, and $250 to recruit each new Big. When you give, your generosity helps empower the potential of the next generation of college graduates, community leaders, and entrepreneurs. We hope you'll join us in our efforts to defend the potential of kids in KC by donating today.