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On Saturday, December 3rd, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area held its Annual Christmas Pancake Breakfast at the Danville Regional Medical Center. The event began with holiday crafts assisted by team members of Target. Danville Toyota provided the children with cards to decorate and send thoughtful words to our Troops overseas. Following that, breakfast was served. Among the spread was various donuts given by Danville Donuts. As the event went along there was…

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On Tuesday, November 22, 2016, 71 Thanksgiving Meals were donated to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area. The families were given their packages, and left with smiling faces. All of this was made possible through generous donations from Nestle, O’Kelly’s Deli & Pastries, and Blackwell Auto. For more information about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area please call, Pat Daniel (434)792-3700 ext. 237.

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David Gurganus is an Assistant Coach for the Averett University Men’s Basketball Team. For the last two years, he has helped the Head Coach organize and encourage the team members to volunteer as mentors. He too has been a dedicated mentor at Forest Hills Elementary School. The “Big” visits his “little” weekly to talk about whatever is on his mind, as well as what they have in common (sports). David is a motivator and…

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On Monday, November 14, 2016 the Jr. Wednesday Club and the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area went to the God’s Storehouse. There, they all packed backpacks for the Danville Public Schools. The youth helped pack non-perishable items for Thanksgiving Boxes. In addition, they were “digging potatoes “and bagging them for Thanksgiving distribution. For more information about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area, call Pat Daniel (434)792-3700 ext. 237.

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On Thursday, November 3, 2016 the Danville Rotary sponsored a Pancake Dinner at the Danville Community Market. Littles, parents, and staff of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area were all in attendance at the event.  The dinner consisted of all the pancakes and sausage you could eat. The evening ended with bellies full and smiling faces. This was only made possible by the Rotary Club’s member ticket donations. For more information about the…

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On Tuesday, October 25th 9 youth of Big Brothers Big Sisters traveled to Owen Farm. The visit began with a barnyard dinner and hayride. On the hayride they viewed everything from chickens, hogs, llamas, goats, and peacocks, to bulls and Texas longhorn cattle. They continued the hayride over the river and through the woods. Afterwards, they were able to ride through the Pumpkin Patch where they picked out their very own pumpkin. At the…

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On September 29th, 2016, seven children and two chaperones of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area traveled to the Virginia Statewide Neighborhood Conference held in Arlington, VA.  The children attended the Youth Café discussing Business Ownership and attended a Mock Court Trial. They also took a Riverboat Tour on the Potomac River with Jazz music and a Cajun dinner; viewed the Arlington National Cemetery; and toured the 911 Memorial and the Pentagon. On…

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Charmine Dickerson was matched with her “little” Shakia for four years. Every month, our Match Support team would hear stories of how they went out to eat. Other times, they went to get their nails done and shopping for hair products. Mrs. Dickerson brought her little to many of the agency’s annual activities. Such as the Annual Picnic and the Pancake Breakfast at the Danville Regional Medical Center. Charmine was so involved that she…

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Pastor Sandy Wingate had been matched with her little sister, Precious, for over six years.  Pastor Wingate is very supportive in guiding Precious in the right direction. She attends activities and programs the agency provides. The youth has greatly improved with her self-esteem. At times she is a little shy, but is very appreciative of her mentor. Precious has graduated from high school and will attend college this Fall. She has maintained very good…

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area would like to spotlight our “Big in Blue”, High Sherriff Mike Taylor of Pittsylvania County for his dedicated service to law enforcement. He has faced many obstacles in that area during his years of service. He has a genuine concern for the youth in the community. He is actively involved in Trunk or Treat and the National Night Out. Due to high crime rates, Mike has made…

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