2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area's 2022 Scripps Regional Spelling Bee Champion Gavin Maxey has gone on to the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Here he is signing in at Bee Week.

We wish Gavin good luck as he competes for the Scripps National Champion title!

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2022 Big of the Year

We're proud to announce our the 2022 Big of the Year, Curtis Carrington! Read his story here.

Congratulations to Curtis!

For more information, contact Pat Daniel at 434-773-8394.

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Signing Day for New Matches

On May 8, it was "Signing Day" at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area for Big Charlene and her Little Jakiyra and Big Gayle and her Little Rileigh. This is the start of 2 Big 1:1 matches. If you're interested in volunteering to be a Big, contact Pat Daniel at 434-773-8394.

Charlene and Jakiyra

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Bigs, Littles, and Board Members Attend Rodney Marsalis’ Big Brass Band Concert

Sat Apr 30, BBBS of Danville Area Littles, Bigs, and board members attended the Rodney Marsalis' Big Brass Band concert at Pritchett Auditorium. One of the Littles, Demond, commented that he really had a good time even though he had never experienced a jazz concert before. The youth were greeted by Dr. Angela Hairston, DPS, and Mr. Cedric Hairston, PCPS. Thanks to Danville Concert Association for donation of tickets for littles chaperones.
For more information, please call Pat Daniel at (434)773-8394.

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Big and Littles Attend The MJ Experience at Danville’s North Theater

On May 1, 2022, BBBS of Danville Area Littles, Malachi, Marquarius, Zedikiah, and Zachariah attended with Big Mike Mondul, Danville's Sheriff, The MJ Experience at the North Theater. Afterwards, the group went to dinner where they had dinner for a King. Thanks to the collaboration that we had with Aces and other board members that we were able to provide tickets to these events.

For more information, please call Pat Daniel at (434)773-8394.

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2022 Scripps Regional Spelling Bee

Saturday March 19, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area sponsored the annual Scripps Regional Spelling Bee. Out of 28 registered participants and after 22 rounds, Gavin Maxey from Dan River Middle School emerged as the winner. We wish Gavin good luck as he prepares for the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Special thanks to AU CCECC, Tia Yancey, and Dr. Marc Muneal.

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We Moved

We have moved into a new office space. Check out the image above or visit Contact Us to see our new physical address, delivery address, and phone numbers. We can't wait to hear from you!

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BBBS Volunteers at RDA’s Christmas Tree Lighting

On Friday night, December 3, 2021, River District Association held its annual Christmas Tree lighting at the Downtown Plaza. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area provided volunteers at three different stations. For more information, contact Pat Daniel at 434-792-3700 ext 108.

Popcorn, Candy, Cookies, and Hot Chocolate Stand Volunteers (pictured above): Demond, Pat Daniel, T'kai, Zoya, Nyariah, and Eniyah

Sitting with Santa and Mrs. Claus Volunteers (pictured below): Zoya and Fire Marshall Shelby Irving

2021 RDA Tree Lighting Santa and Mrs Claus

Gently Used Coat Drop-Off Volunteers (pictured below): T'kai, Zoya, Pat Daniel, Kelvin Perry, and Demond

2021 RDA Tree Lighting Coat Drop Off

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