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WE NEED BIGS!

IT TAKES LITTLE TO BE BIG

Do you want to make a difference in the life of a child in your community? Just a few hours a month can have a BIG IMPACT! Join us TODAY!

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eMentoring Program

A special 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.

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Enroll a Child

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

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Donate

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

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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.

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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:
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Improved academic performance

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Were less likely to hit someone

90

Felt better about themselves

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Upcoming Events

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Bowl for Kids’ Sake Will Return!

Bowl for Kids’ Sake Will Return! Stay tuned for the date and more information. Riverside Lanes Bowl For Kids’ Sake is Big Brothers Big…

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Latest News

A Visit from a Little

We love it when our Littles come to visit us! Meco Wiggins stopped by and shared that he graduated from Radford University and is working at Shining Diamonds. Soon, he'll be moving to work for Teach for America in Atlanta, Georgia! #BiggerTogether

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2024 Regional Scripps Spelling Bee

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area held the Regional Spelling Bee at Averett University, Blount Chapel, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Dante Pauley from Tunstall Middle School emerged as the winner. The winning word was toploftical, which means very superior in air or attitude. The winner is able to compete in the National Spelling Bee in National Harbor, Maryland May 26-31.

The agency is thankful for the other participants who competed for the title. BBBS of Danville Area thanks the host, pronouncer, and judges who assisted in making this Regional Bee possible. For more information about the Bee and BBBS of Danville Area, call 434-773-8394.

2024 Spelling Bee Winner
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Big Brothers Big Sisters at Capitol Hill

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area CEO Pat Daniel attended BBBS at Capitol Hill Day in Washington DC on February 28, 2024. 115 BBBS agency leaders from 91 agencies from 31 states were in attendance as well as local BBBS affiliate CEO's, National Staff, and BBBS Board of Directors members. Attendees visited 165 congressional and/or senate offices. Pictured with our CEO in the first photo are Sandra Erickson of BBBS Fredericksburg and Ellie Martinez of Richmon, VA to Hampton Roads, VA.

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