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Did You Know

Alumni were 75% more likely than non-alumni to have received a four-year college degree (28% of alumni vs. 16% of non-alumni).

Alumni were 39% more likely than non-alumni to have current household incomes of $75,000 or higher (46% of alumni vs. 33% of non-alumni).

A majority of alumni are extremely or very satisfied with their relationships to friends (72%), family (65%) and spouses (62%).  Fewer non-alumni report the same level of satisfaction (46%, 50% and 40%, respectively).

Approximately two in three (64%) alumni are extremely or very satisfied with life compared to just over one in three (35%) non-alumni.

A majority of alumni (62%) perceive themselves to have achieved a higher level of success than their peers who were not involved in Big Brothers Big Sisters. Furthermore, this are twice as many as the 31% of non-alumni who report being more successful than other people they grew up with.

Adult Littles are more likely than non-alumni to be engaged in their community over the past 12 months, particularly  when it comes to volunteering (52% vs. 35%, respectively) and holding a leadership role in an organization working on an issue (29% vs. 16%, respectively). - read more

Our Mission

Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters of Reno County provides children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that can change their lives for the better, forever.

You have reached the home of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Reno County in Hutchinson, KS on the World Wide Web. We are very proud to bring you this opportunity to connect with our organization. In the days, weeks, and months to come, we hope to bring you a variety of exciting new opportunities to interact with us.

We currently have nearly 200 children matched to volunteers, click here to see some of our featured matches. Unfortunately, we have another 100+ children waiting for a Big Brother, Big Sister, Big Couple or Big Family. To find out how you can become a volunteer or if you would like information on how you can help the agency in other ways, please contact us.

 

2011 Coaches' Challenge

COACHES CHALLENGE UPDATE

For the 3rd year in a row, KANSAS has won the Mentoring Challenge between Kansas, Nebraska, and this year, Iowa.

WAY TO GO, KANSAS BIGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gary Carson Big Brothers Big Sisters Scholarship

This scholarship is established to honor Gary Carson's dedication and hard work to promote participation in the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. One scholarship will be awarded to a high school graduate or returning student to Hutchinson Community College who has a desire to continue their education; has and will participate in community service. Student can be enrolled full or part-time (minimum 6 credit hours), have a minimum GPA of 2.0 with financial need. To be considered a scholarship application a personal statement must be completed and mailed to the HCC Endowment Association by April 1. Award amount varies.

Visit Hutchinson Community College website click here.

Contact Us At

Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Reno County

930 N Main
Hutchinson, Kansas 67501

Phone: 620-662-8161
Fax: 620-662-4457

Click on map for directions

Wish List

You may have what we need to make magic!

Big Brothers and Big Sisters Volunteers - age 16 and up
Introductions to other groups/businesses for presentations
Team Captains and bowlers for BFKS
Team Captains to invite people to our "Little Moments Big Magic" fundraiser
Volunteer Staffing for the BBBS recruitment booths
Corporate or Church Sponsors for Awareness Events
Recruitment Committee members

Digital cameras
Computer printers and supplies

Office Supplies
Handyman to help with odd jobs around the office
Sponsor to provide Big Brothers Big Sisters with marketing materials (suggested items include logo-ed clothing, pens, pencils, window clings, note pads, etc.)

Governor's Business Excellence Award

Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters, Inc. received the "Governor's Business Excellence Award" for the South Central Region! - read more