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WE NEED BIGS!

IT TAKES LITTLE TO BE BIG

Do you want to make a difference in the life of a child in your community? Just a few hours a month can have a BIG IMPACT! Join us TODAY!

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eMentoring Program

A special program for Community and School Based Bigs and Littles.

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Defenders of Potential.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area provides one-to-one mentoring for children in Danville and Pittsylvania County, serving over 300 children annually.

Be a Big

Help transform the life of a child in our community by being a positive and caring role model.

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Enroll a Child

Our program creates lasting relationships that can help transform your child’s life.

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Donate

Make a gift – and a difference in the life of a child in our community. Every gift matters.

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About Us

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area is a true change agent, committed to providing an adult mentor for every child who needs or wants one. Mentoring is a proven strategy that changes how our children grow up in America by meeting critical needs of our region’s children and engaging all levels of community. We help children build the attitudes and behaviors needed to stay in school, succeed academically, make healthy choices, and create promising futures.

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Big Things Are Happening.

When children and teens have the influence of a caring adult, they are more likely to avoid risky behaviors and to focus on academics. Today’s youth face a variety of challenges, and being matched with a Big Brother or Big Sister can help them navigate these challenges and reach their potential.
Studies confirm that Little Brothers and Little Sisters:
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Improved academic performance

30

Were less likely to hit someone

90

Felt better about themselves

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Upcoming Events

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Bowl for Kids’ Sake Will Return!

Bowl for Kids’ Sake Will Return! Stay tuned for the date and more information. Riverside Lanes Bowl For Kids’ Sake is Big Brothers Big…

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Latest News

2023 Annual Pancake Breakfast

BBBS of Danville Area hosted the Annual Pancake Breakfast in the SOVAH Health Danville Dining Room on Saturday, December 2. The breakfast included scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, juices, and coffee. Attendees participated in various activities such as games, drawings, and music with Janene and Jaerlia Edmunds. Thank you to SOVAH Health, Danville, VA and Litehouse Inc, Danville, VA for sponsoring!

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Littles Visit Virginia State University

Virginia State University President and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Board Member Makola Abdulla greeted Littles on the October 28 trip at Virginia State University for the VSU vs Lincoln University game.

Students from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area, Boys and Girls Club of the Danville Area, and Community and Church Based Tutorial visited VSU for the game, dining, and discussion with VSU Director of Marketing Rodney Hall about admissions and financial aid.

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BBBS Attends Black Violin Concert

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area, Community and Church Based Tutorial, Boys and Girls Club of the Danville Area, and DRHA went to dinner at Mellow Mushroom before the Black Violin Concert at DPAC in Durham, NC. A majority of the youth attending sing in the choir or play musical instruments.

Pictured with youth are CEOs Gary Terry, Larissa Dietrich, and Pat Daniel. For more information, call 434-773-8394.

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