Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters Serving Shawnee County

Congrats to one of our newest matches on their first outing!

📷Big Brother Jim and Little Brother Jeremiah

👋 Welcome to our new matches in July! 💚🖤

✨ Big Family Spotlight! ✨

Meet the Bergquist family who have been matched with Little Cooper since March 2023! After short time of spending time together, Cooper quickly became a part of the family 🫶

"We don't talk about Cooper from Big Brothers Big Sisters, we talk about Cooper, our friend that we love to hang out with. He is just an extended part of our family. Anyone who has the ability should take the time to check it out and give the time to a child that could really make a difference in their life!" - Rob

𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒂𝒗𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉 𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒅𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒕𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓?
Big Erynn answered that question for us to celebrate 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

"Maria and I spend a lot of time at my house cooking or baking. I think our favorite item we’ve cooked so far has been sushi! I was so nervous it wouldn’t turn out but we both agree it was one of the best things we’ve made."

All it can take is one friend to change your life. Learn more about how you can make a difference as a friend: kansasbigs.org

Head on over to Wings Etc. today for the Dine-to-Donate event they're hosting to benefit Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters Serving Shawnee County!!

Whether it's enjoying a good book, going for a walk, or taking a nap, self-care is an essential part of balancing life's stresses!

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗼-𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆?

💝 Connecting with friends/family

🍳 Engaging in hobbies

🏃🏻‍♂️‍➡️ Exercising

🎧 Listening to music

😴 Napping

🧘🏽‍♀️ Meditating

📖 Reading

🌳 Spending time outdoors

Check out our Big spotlight, featuring Jim Janousek! 🌟 Jim has been involved with our program for 25+ years in both our school-based and community-based programs. He has been matched with his current Little, Andrew, since December 2019!

"Currently, we really enjoy gaming. We regularly hit garage sales and flea markets to see if there are any gaming related items."

Read more:

Big Spotlight: Jim Janousek Check out our Big spotlight, featuring Shawnee County Big Brother Jim Janousek! Him and his Little Brother, Andrew, have been matched within the community-based program since December 2019.What do you love most about being a Big? I really enjoy the opportunity to spend time with Andrew and be presen...

Reminiscing on this Shawnee County match that has been together for for 30+ years! MaryKay and Shawnna still find time to stay in touch and have a tight bond to this day!

We can't wait to see this match continue to grow!

We love Allie!

📅 Hey! It’s Wednesday! You know what that means! Live at Lunch with Evergy Plaza today! Come out, learn more about our program, enjoy free music and good food!

☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️

If you can find me, I’ll even give you a coupon for some free food!

Share a few minutes of your week each month as a school-based Big and make a world of difference! 🌟

Your support can help a Little build confidence, improve their grades, and dream BIG. Ready to learn more? kansasbigs.org/be-a-big

📸 Big Shannon and Little Amyah

We match volunteers with youth based on common interests, personality, and preferences for a best-fit match 💚

Find your match: kansasbigs.org/be-a-big

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥: matching Shawnee youth facing adversity with a caring, adult mentor in a professionally supported 1:1 mentoring relationship that will help them realize their potential.

Here are 5 ways you can help: kansasbigs.org/our-stories/posts/ways-to-help

One-To-One Youth Mentorship | Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Contact us for details!

Hey! Out here again with Evergy Plaza Live at Lunch! Come out and enjoy good music and food!

If you can find me, you’ll get a prize!

Gamers unite! 🎮
When it comes to activities, video games are at the top of the list for many of our Littles! Big Dominic and Little Jaxson enjoy grabbing their controllers and bonding over some friendly competition on Minecraft!
Want to find your own gaming buddy? Visit kansasbigs.org

Welcome to our new matches in June! 👋

We love a good this or that, so we put a patriotic twist on it 🎇🇺🇸❤️💙

How are you celebrating in the 4th? Let us know in the comments!

Still need fireworks?? Check out our friends over at Second 2 None Fireworks! Mention Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters Serving Shawnee County at checkout and we’ll benefit from 10% of the proceeds!

Everyone have a SAFE and happy fourth!

𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦: Something not talked about enough, especially with youth! 😵‍💫

Swipe to preview Conversation Starters from our latest Life Skills Guide all about stress & healthy outlets, available now: bit.ly/lsgstress

Summer may be in full swing, but now is the perfect time to start something BIG for the fall! Give a few hours a month of your time and become a school-based mentor to help a child reach their full potential. 🍎📚📓💚

Learn more: kansasbigs.org/be-a-big //

Need to stock up on fireworks? Go visit our friends over at Second 2 None Fireworks!! They’re giving 10% of the proceeds back to Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters Serving Shawnee County for those who mention us at checkout!
Located at 3301 SW Gage!

Have a SAFE and fun fourth!

Ready to get stocked up on fireworks? Check out our friends over at Second 2 None Fireworks! Mention Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters Serving Shawnee County and we’ll benefit from 10% of the proceeds!

Everyone have a SAFE and happy fourth!

If you like great acoustic music and good food, come hang out with me for Evergy Plaza’s Live at Lunch and learn more about KSBBBS! We’ll be out here until 1!

If you can find me you get a free BBBS drawstring bag!

Trista and Myah love a sweet treat, so sometimes their hangouts include grabbing ice cream at DQ! 🍦☀️

Being a Big is that 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞: kansasbigs.org/be-a-big

We have new matches! 🤩✨🎉

Here's to 2 Littles who were pulled off our waitlist in May 💚