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Take our pledge and become a Friend of Mentoring. By being a Friend of Mentoring, you are helping Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area bring our life-changing programs to every child who needs and wants it. Our momentum is powered by individuals who share our ideals and believe in our vision: All children achieve success in life. Big Brothers Big Sisters is changing the way children grow up in our community. We invite you to be part of something Big. Your support today will change the life of a child forever.

I pledge to Start Something™ positive for a child today!

  • I believe that Big Brothers Big Sisters’ mentoring changes lives for the better, forever.
  • I pledge to set a child on a path to success.
  • I believe in helping that child improve in school and avoid risky behaviors.
  • I believe this will create stronger communities.
  • Today, I will help change the life of a child. I will help change the world.
  • I plan to be a positive influence on a child today.

Today, I will take the pledge.
Your support will go a long way! Children enrolled in our program are 46% less likely to use illegal drugs and 52% less likely to skip school. Imagine the world you’ll help create when every child lives up to his or her potential.

Please choose one or more option from the list below:

  • I pledge to volunteer as a Big Brother or Big Sister.
  • I pledge to share this page with friends

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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

434-773-8394

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