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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.

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.

Since 1971, we have been the “gold standard” in child safety when it comes to matching children with adult volunteers. We support our matches for their duration by providing orientation and ongoing trainings, professional match support, and monthly activities. We make quality matches that stand the test of time, lasting an average of 5 years.

By matching children with adult mentors in one-to-one relationships, we transform the life of a child (a Little), transform the life of an adult (a Big) and together transform our schools, our neighborhoods and our communities for the better.

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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: 1540 Halifax Rd, Danville, VA 24540 Delivery Address: PO Box 678, Danville, VA 24543

434-773-8394

bbbs@dancom.us

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  • 2026 Regional Scripps Spelling Bee

    On Saturday, March 21, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area held the 2026 Scripps Regional Spelling Bee in Averett University’s Blount Chapel. Sixteen students from Danville Public Schools and Pittsylvania County Public Schools competed, but Layla Barrett emerged as the Regional Champion. The winning word was tiramisu. Thank you to our pronouncer Dr. Marc Muneal and our three judges. We appreciate Averett’s SGA for assisting. For more info, contact Pat Daniel at 434-773-8394.

  • 2026 Annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake

    On Saturday, March 14, Big Brothers Big Sisters held return of the Annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake at Riverside Lanes. This was the first Bowl for Kids’ Sake event since COVID. There were 55 children, youth, and adult participants. Visitors enjoyed a raffle, food, and fun.

    Thank you to the parents that attended. We appreciate our SAO members: Community and Church Based Tutorial, Boys and Girls Club of the Danville Area, and Salvation Army for their participation. We appreciate Tyron Saunders for his photos. We are grateful to Shannon Grays for her Balloontastic balloon columns. For more info, contact Pat Daniel at 434-773-8394.

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  • Rotary Christmas Parade

    Board Chair Melvena Beasley gathers the Littles at the Annual Rotary Christmas parade on December 7.

    Santa's elves are gathering for the parade!

    BBBS at Rotary Christmas Parade 3958

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