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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area provides one-to-one mentoring for children in Danville and Pittsylvania County, serving over 300 children annually.
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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.
Big Things Are Happening.
Studies confirm that Little Brothers and Little Sisters:
Improved academic performance
Were less likely to hit someone
Felt better about themselves
Match Stories
Curtis: A Committed Big
So that Mr. Carrington would not leave the program, staff informed the volunteer of a younger youth who needed a mentor. This youth also is a quiet individual. But Mr. Carrington is patient and lets each youth take their time with opening up to him. Mr. Carrington informed staff he “will go wherever I am needed.” And he has been mentoring for over 12 years to male youth who gained confidence, self-esteem, and better…
T’kai and Annie
When the youth graduates, she will enroll in a Business curriculum. When she graduates from the community college her dream will be realized, she can own the business and do hair. However, now the little does not want to stop there; she has her eye on a four year institution of higher learning.
Curtis and Caleb
Now the little has grown up and has better self-confidence/self-esteem. The little even has friends outside the match. The little has entered the county high school and has improved grades. Caleb is graduating from high school this year with his attention focused on a four-year institution.
Shayla: A Dream Realized
Eleven years ago, Shayla and her mom walked into the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area office to sign the Little up for a Big. Shayla always had her sights set on VCU in Richmond, Virginia and has been accepted at three Virginian universities including VCU. This Little is on her way to “Big” things.
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Latest News
2023 Fire Safety Workshop
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area held a Fire Safety Workshop on Tuesday, May 23 at Calvary Baptist Church. Three firefighters from Station #1 gave information about what an emergency is and who to call. The participants got to see what "turn out" gear and the truck itself were all about. Thirty four people enjoyed the presentation and dinner afterwards. For more info, call Pat Daniel at 434-773-8394.
2023 Regional Spelling Bee
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area (BBBS of Danville Area) held the Regional Spelling Bee at Averett University, Blount Chapel, on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Twenty-six youth from Danville Public Schools, Pittsylvania County Public Schools, and Sacred Heart Catholic School participated in the Bee.
After nine rounds, Kamsiychuwu Ezgwu, 6th grader at OT Bonner Middle School, Danville, VA emerged as the winner. The winning word was epidermis. The winner is now on his way to National Harbor for the National Spelling Bee during Memorial Day week.
The agency is thankful for the other participants who competed for the title. Two of the judges were past winners of the Bee. BBBS of Danville Area thanks the host, pronouncer, and other judge who were from the Averett University family. For more information about the Bee and BBBS of Danville Area, call 434-773-8394.
Averett University Athletics Kids Day
Saturday, April 1, Averett University Athletics will host Kids Day. Registration is free. Check out the flyer for more details.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area provides one-to-one mentoring for children in Danville and Pittsylvania County, serving over 300 children annually.
Latest News
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2023 Fire Safety Workshop
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area held a Fire Safety Workshop on Tuesday, May 23 at Calvary Baptist Church. Three firefighters from Station #1 gave information about what an emergency is and who to call. The participants got to see what "turn out" gear and the truck itself were all about. Thirty four people enjoyed the presentation and dinner afterwards. For more info, call Pat Daniel at 434-773-8394.
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2023 Regional Spelling Bee
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area (BBBS of Danville Area) held the Regional Spelling Bee at Averett University, Blount Chapel, on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Twenty-six youth from Danville Public Schools, Pittsylvania County Public Schools, and Sacred Heart Catholic School participated in the Bee.
After nine rounds, Kamsiychuwu Ezgwu, 6th grader at OT Bonner Middle School, Danville, VA emerged as the winner. The winning word was epidermis. The winner is now on his way to National Harbor for the National Spelling Bee during Memorial Day week.
The agency is thankful for the other participants who competed for the title. Two of the judges were past winners of the Bee. BBBS of Danville Area thanks the host, pronouncer, and other judge who were from the Averett University family. For more information about the Bee and BBBS of Danville Area, call 434-773-8394.
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Averett University Athletics Kids Day
Saturday, April 1, Averett University Athletics will host Kids Day. Registration is free. Check out the flyer for more details.