Mary Woods has been matched with youth almost 6 years. She has started with the in school program but felt the youth would benefit more with the community based match. Ms. Woods states the youth has benefited more now as a teenager than the earlier years. She instills in the youth the importance of school and good behavior. The volunteer uses her former professional skills in preparing the youth for the future. Mary often…
On Saturday, March 18th Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area held the local Scripps Spelling Bee at the Blount Chapel of Averett University. There were 20 participants from public and private, elementary, and middle schools in Danville and Pittsylvania Co. After 25 rounds, Ryan Crawford from Sacred Heart School was declared the winner. Aryan Kulkarni was the runner up. Ryan will advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee at National Harbor, Maryland Sunday…
Fourteen “littles” and two parents attended a discussion with Sheriff Mike Mondul entitled “Inside the Penal System.” The High Sheriff gave the youth many examples of what would land them in the local facilities as well as maximum security facilities in the state and nation. Sheriff Mondul warned the students about involvement in gangs and the kinds of recruits they look for. The youth had lots of questions for the speaker. This event was…
On Saturday, February 11th the youth of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area distributed boxes of Valentine’s chocolates to the Saturday Feeding Program participants at Moffett Memorial. At a meeting the “littles,” decided to share their blessings ( from Family Dollar, Chatham with their permission) as a community service project.
Once per month the Junior Wednesday Club of Danville provides an outing and learning experience for the littles of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area. This month was a cultural experience at San Marcos. Ten little sisters attended the event and interacted with six JWC mentors. For more information please call Pat Daniel (434)792-3700 EXT. 234.
On Tuesday, February 7th, 14 youth journeyed on the “Great Chatham Adventure”. On this journey the children were able to shop for Valentine’s gifts for their loved ones at Family Dollar #3554 in Chatham, VA. Additionally, each child received a gift of chocolates from the store. To finish off the evening, there was dinner at O’Kelly’s in Tightsqueeze. For more information, please call Pat Daniel (434)792-3700 ext. 234.
On January 31st, 10 youth of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area visited the Danville Stadium 12. The youth were inspired by the movie, Hidden Figures which presented the untold stories of African American women who assisted NASA during the era of segregation. The majority of these young “littles” who attended this event are waiting for mentors. For more information about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area, please call Pat Daniel (434)792-3700…
On Monday, January 16th Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area in conjunction with the Jr. Wednesday Club hosted a Yoga session. Christina Decker, of the club was the instructor. Ten youth from Danville and Pittsylvania Co. were provided Yoga mats for the instructions. They all participated in several Yoga poses during the session. The evening ended with healthy smoothies from A La Carte.
On December 27th-28th Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area traveled to Virginia Beach. While there, they were able to experience a riding tour through the Norfolk Naval Station. Lanyards were purchased for souvenir gifts. Later the same evening, youth, staff, and volunteers saw the Parade of Lights on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. The next day included a trip to the Virginia Beach Aquarium which involved a self-guided and interactive tour of the facility….
From October 3 to December 1st, TJ Davis State Farm of Danville, VA in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area held a shoe drive called, “”. Shoes were donated from all over the Danville-Pittsylvania County and dropped off at the State Farm office. On Saturday, December 3rd, 60 pairs of shoes were given to children at the Annual Christmas Pancake Breakfast for the littles in the program. An added bonus of…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area provides one-to-one mentoring for children in Danville and Pittsylvania County, serving over 300 children annually.
A Visit from a Little
We love it when our Littles come to visit us! Meco Wiggins stopped by and shared that he graduated from Radford University and is working at Shining Diamonds. Soon, he'll be moving to work for Teach for America in Atlanta, Georgia! #BiggerTogether
2024 Regional Scripps Spelling Bee
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area held the Regional Spelling Bee at Averett University, Blount Chapel, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Dante Pauley from Tunstall Middle School emerged as the winner. The winning word was toploftical, which means very superior in air or attitude. The winner is able to compete in the National Spelling Bee in National Harbor, Maryland May 26-31.
The agency is thankful for the other participants who competed for the title. BBBS of Danville Area thanks the host, pronouncer, and judges who assisted in making this Regional Bee possible. For more information about the Bee and BBBS of Danville Area, call 434-773-8394.
Big Brothers Big Sisters at Capitol Hill
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area CEO Pat Daniel attended BBBS at Capitol Hill Day in Washington DC on February 28, 2024. 115 BBBS agency leaders from 91 agencies from 31 states were in attendance as well as local BBBS affiliate CEO's, National Staff, and BBBS Board of Directors members. Attendees visited 165 congressional and/or senate offices. Pictured with our CEO in the first photo are Sandra Erickson of BBBS Fredericksburg and Ellie Martinez of Richmon, VA to Hampton Roads, VA.
