Mr. Henry Luck came to the Big Brothers Big Sisters office and said that he wanted to help young people in the area. He was matched with a young man named Amarien over two years ago. Deacon Luck encourages the “little” in his school work and manners. They do a lot of physical activities together like playing catch. Amarien attends Vacation Bible School with his “Big” and goes on family outings. Amarien is a…
On Tuesday, November 3, 2015 11 youth, along with members of The Jr. Wednesday Club, visited Averett University and toured the campus. Following the tour was dinner at the Dining Hall. Then, Marquitta Graves, Associate Registrar and Alexa Ehrhardt, Executive Director of the Center For Community Engagement and Career Competitiveness, gave the youth a presentation about the University.
Cynthia Harris wanted to give back to the Community by assisting a youth in need of a mentor. The volunteer started out in the School Based program but felt she could do more by becoming a community based mentor. She focuses on introducing youth to new experiences and improving with academic and school performance. She uses her professional skills to teach the youth social skills. The youth, Mia Davis, was very shy and needed…
On Tuesday, October 20th, a few youth of BBBS of Danville Area visited Tiny Town Golf in Danville, VA. At this event, the “littles” and a few members of The Rotary After Hours club came together and had a wonderful time!
Rebecca Deel is matched with a young female who is shy. She does not let that affect the match. They often go out to different places. Going to the movies, skating, and baking are a few things they like to do. Although they have been matched over two years, the volunteer continues to assist the youth with improving her self-esteem. TaKayla Chaney enjoys her big sister. She states that they have a great…
On Monday, October 19, twelve Littles from Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Danville Area visited the historic First State Bank with volunteers from Cherrystone Men’s Division. Big Brother and Bank President, Kelvin Perry gave the tour along with career advice.
On Monday, October 12th, 2015 10 youth, along with The Junior Wednesday Club, went to The Owen Farm in Danville, VA. The Littles had an opportunity to do a little window shopping in the farms store. They also enjoyed a tour of the farm by hayride and following the tour they each picked out a pumpkin to take home. We would like to thank The Jr. Wednesday Club for showing our girls a good…
On Monday, September 28th, 2015 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area and Cherrystone Baptist Men’s Division visited Danville City Council Chambers. The guide of the chamber was given by former Executive Director of BBBS, Councilmen John Gilstrap. Pictured is front row (L to R): Zaequone Ingram, Demarrion Kirby, Nasir Swann, LeeGrant Nelson, Keondre White and Naishaun Moore. In the back row is (L to R): Maleak Frazier, Javonte Harris, ZyQuan McCollum, Dashawn-Haymes Davis…
On Saturday, September 26th, BBBS youth volunteered at Donation Station at the Community Market. They raised money to purchase fruits and vegetables for God’s Storehouse; at the end of the day, they collected goods from the farmers. In addition, they helped the seniors carry their packages to their cars. In the attached photo is (left to right) Demarrion Kirby, ZyQuan McCollum, Nyazjah Wilson, Ta’Liyla Ingram, Jazmond Kirby, Match Specialist, Shirley Barksdale, Enyia Mills, and…
On Thursday, September 24th through Friday September 25th, six youth of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area attended the Virginia Statewide Neighborhood Conference in Norfolk, VA. On Thursday the students attended a number of seminars at the Youth Café. On Friday, they attended tours of both Old Dominion University and Norfolk State University. Also they were all able to take a ride on the Spirit of Norfolk. In the photo is (left to…
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.
