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

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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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