On July 24, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Danville Area hosted George Bell, Guinness World Record's tallest man at 7 ft 8 in tall. George visited with 100 children and youth to talk about bullying. He taught the youth to not bully and to not allow others to bully them. The youth were treated to an early dinner afterwards.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area provides one-to-one mentoring for children in Danville and Pittsylvania County, serving over 300 children annually.
Danville’s National Night Out
Danville's National Night Out was held on Oct 8 at Westmoreland. Assistant Police Chief David Whitley and Police Advisory Member Pat Daniel were pictured together at the community event. The plan is for Assistant Chief and BBBS to work together throughout their assignment to improve the lives of the Danville community.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area Welcomes New Board Members
Photo 1: Michelle Shorter from Lighthouse Foods was sworn in as a new Board Member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area Board Members on Sept 10, 2024. Sheriff Mike Mondul, Vice President of the Board of Directors, swore Michelle in.
Photo 2: Jason Hoffman from Caesars VA was sworn in as a new Board Member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area Board Members on Nov 12, 2024. Melvena Beasley, President of the Board of Directors, swore Jason in.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area Meets a Guinness World Record Holder
On July 24, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Danville Area hosted George Bell, Guinness World Record's tallest man at 7 ft 8 in tall. George visited with 100 children and youth to talk about bullying. He taught the youth to not bully and to not allow others to bully them. The youth were treated to an early dinner afterwards.