Program areas at Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters
COMMUNITY-BASED - Volunteers (Bigs) in the Community-based program are required to make a 12-month commitment (minimum) and will spend time with the youth (Littles) typically outside of school hours. These matches routinely meet, on average, a minimum of two times per month to enjoy a variety of activities and outings, such as attending a community event, going to a museum, playing catch, sharing a meal, or just hanging out and talking. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION.
In 2021 and 2022, KSBBBS was the recipient of extraordinary revenue through a one-time event held by an external organization (2021) and a surprise one-time grant from the MacKenzie Scott Foundation (2022). As a result of these extraordinary funds, the KSBBBS board of directors and leadership developed a 5-year strategic spend down plan which includes investing, both in our program to serve more at-risk youth statewide, and for long-term sustainability. Therefore, dollars booked in 2021 and 2022 will be spent in future years.
SITE BASED - Site-based mentoring allows the volunteer to meet with the child at their school each week during the lunch period when they can do homework, read together, play games, or just talk. Volunteers in the Site-based program are asked to make a 9-month commitment (minimum). As of December 31, 2022, 85 youth were matched in KSBBBS' site-based program. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION.