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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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A child with a mentor is 52% less likely to skip school than a child without a mentor.

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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

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  • 2023 Fire Safety Workshop

    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area held a Fire Safety Workshop on Tuesday, May 23 at Calvary Baptist Church. Three firefighters from Station #1 gave information about what an emergency is and who to call. The participants got to see what "turn out" gear and the truck itself were all about. Thirty four people enjoyed the presentation and dinner afterwards. For more info, call Pat Daniel at 434-773-8394.

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  • 2023 Regional Spelling Bee

    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area (BBBS of Danville Area) held the Regional Spelling Bee at Averett University, Blount Chapel, on Saturday, March 18, 2023.  Twenty-six youth from Danville Public Schools, Pittsylvania County Public Schools, and Sacred Heart Catholic School participated in the Bee.

    After nine rounds, Kamsiychuwu Ezgwu, 6th grader at OT Bonner Middle School, Danville, VA emerged as the winner. The winning word was epidermis. The winner is now on his way to National Harbor for the National Spelling Bee during Memorial Day week.

    The agency is thankful for the other participants who competed for the title. Two of the judges were past winners of the Bee. BBBS of Danville Area thanks the host, pronouncer, and other judge who were from the Averett University family. For more information about the Bee and BBBS of Danville Area, call 434-773-8394.

  • Averett University Athletics Kids Day

    Saturday, April 1, Averett University Athletics will host Kids Day. Registration is free. Check out the flyer for more details.

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