Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area

We're proud to announce our new eMentoring 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.

Enroll a Child

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

Donate

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

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.

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:

Improved academic performance

Were less likely to hit someone

Felt better about themselves

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Match Stories

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.

Javonte: From Mentee to Mentor

Javonte has been associated with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville for eight years. He was always excited and ready to participate on any and every activity and learned to participate in community service as well. Last summer, Javonte began mentoring middle school children through Danville Community College’s Emerging Leaders program. Javonte’s training and experiences with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area have taken him from being a successful mentee to a super mentor.

Goldia and Ka’Miya

Goldia’s interactions with Ka’Miya enrich her academically and socially. She communicates regularly with her teachers to help Ka’Miya stay on task and focus on academics. Since becoming Goldia’s Little Sister, Ka’Miya has shown a marked improvement in attitude and behavior. She is always ready and eager to spend time with her Big Sister, and thoroughly enjoys all the new opportunities afforded her through their relationship.

Gerald and Ziquan

Gerald was matched with a wide-eyed and busy 9-year-old named Ziquan. The Little knew that it was the best thing that could have happened to him. They visited and talked almost every day and Gerald taught Ziquan to be responsible. The youth learned to work hard for what he wanted. Ziquan was able to travel, visit family, and play fun games. The most exciting part for him was getting a weekly haircut, picking out his…

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