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Leadership

Our experienced Board of Directors and Leadership Team are dedicated to helping local children by providing strong leadership, developing quality programs and delivering measurable results.

Board Members:

  • Melvena Beasley
  • Norma Brower
  • Rev. Cecil Bridgeforth
  • Pat Daniel (non-voting)
  • Carolyn Evans
  • John Gilstrap
  • Bryant Hood
  • Mike Mondul
  • John Moody
  • John Newman
  • Kelvin Perry
  • Kimberly Walker
  • Ed White
  • Sandy Wingate
  • Arnold Woody
  • Marie Young
Advisory Board:
Carolyn Evans
John Newman

Board Development Chair Person:
Marie Young

Fund Development Chair Person:
Kelvin Perry

Personnel Chair Person:
John Moody

Executive Board:
John Gilstrap – President
Mike Mondul – Vice President
Ed White – Treasurer
Melvena Beasley – Secretary

CEO
Pat Daniel

 Staff:

  • Shirley Barksdale, Match Specialist
  • Jacquelyn Myers, Enrollment and Marketing Specialist

 

We Help Kids Stay in School

A child with a mentor is 52% less likely to skip school than a child without a mentor.

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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 experienced approach to mentoring has resulted in thousands of lasting relationships and helped transform the lives of children across our region.

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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.

Physical Address: 1005 North Main Street, Danville VA 24540 Delivery Address: PO Box 678, Danville, VA 24543

434-773-8394

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  • Little Goes to Military Ball

    BBBS of Danville Area Little, Cara Barrett, is a member of Dan River High School's softball team. She started playing JV in 9th grade. Cara plays on a traveling softball team locally and throughout the region. She is pictured in her uniform and going to the military ball.
    Cara has been with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area for almost 10 years. Her brother started in the program first, and his sister followed in his footsteps and became part of the program.

    Cara Barrett Miltary Ball 1
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  • Signing Day for David and Kennon

    It was "Signing Day" at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area for Fire Chief and Big David and Little Kennon. This is the start of a new match. If you're interested in volunteering to be a Big, contact Pat Daniel at 434-773-8394.

  • Free Lunch Available to All Children

    Woodrow Wilson Intermediate School is offering free meals in the cafeteria for all children under 18. Check out the image or call 434-773-8394 for more information.

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