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Our Mission & Vision

Our Mission
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area provides children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.

Our Vision
Big Brothers Big Sisters operates under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. As the largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring network in the Danville Area, Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 6 through 14. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people. It is our vision to that all children achieve success in life.

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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BIG 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 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

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Latest News
  • 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
    Cara Barrett Miltary Ball 2

  • 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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