Vera Vaden is a fun Big Sister. She creates all kinds of unique and fun-filled activities for her little. They travel to nearby cities for parties and science exhibits. They always find healthy places to eat. Their new adventure is to decorate the “Big’s” new apartment. Nyazjah Wilson is a great girl. She always greets you with a smile and a hug. The “little” is a good student at Park Avenue Elementary School. She…
On Thursday, August 13th 2015 CiCi’s Pizza hosted a Dine to Donate Event for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area. 15% of proceeds from 4pm-8pm were given to the organization. Big’s, little’s, volunteers, and board members attended this event and enjoyed themselves while supporting the cause. In the first photo is owner of Cici’s pizza of Danville, VA, Kenny Ingraham with a few of our youth. In the second picture is Melvena Beasley…
On Thursday, August 6th, 2015 Big Brothers Big Sisters held the Annual Back-To-School Picnic at Dan Daniel Park of Danville, VA. Bigs, littles, volunteers, board members, and sponsors were in attendance. Backpacks and afterschool snacks were provided for the youth. There was food, fun, and snow cones. This year we were privileged to have a few players of the Danville Braves Baseball team attend the picnic. Following the picnic was a Danville Braves game…
Congratulations to our Big of the Year, Sherriff Mike Mondul! He was recently awarded Big Brother of the Year at the Annual Back To School Picnic. He has been an outstanding Big Brother to his little, ZyQuan McCollum for four years. Mike Mondul says, “We have grown up together.” Way to go Mike!
On Saturday, July 25th Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area held a Mini-Conference at Calvary Baptist Church 218 Holbrook St., Danville VA. The Mini-Conference was titled, “What’s Next For Me?” There were two speakers. Ms. Rena DeAndrea, of the Transitions Pregnancy Solutions and Mr. Kelvin Perry, President of First State Bank and Board Chairperson of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area; She spoke about teen pregnancy prevention and steps to take following…
On Wednesday July, 15th, 2015 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area traveled to Meadows of The Dan, VA. In route they viewed “Lovers Leap” and continued on to Nancy’s Candy Co. Thirty-one participants attended. At Nancy’s Candy Co., the children were able to watch the making of truffles and were given a guided tour by Frank Fox, plant manager and former board member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area. They also…
On June 26th, 2015, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area traveled to Richmond, VA to the Virginia Science Museum. Some of the exhibits had interactive pieces to it which allowed the “littles” to be creative. The youth and volunteers enjoyed a movie about humpback whales in “The Dome.” A special thanks to the volunteer “Bigs” who went to traveled with us. This trip was made possible through the Community Block Grant.
The Womack Foundation has sponsored Swim Lessons for the participants of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area program. The girls and boys have taken lessons, and enjoyed some free time in the pool. Pictured is some the boys having “beach ball” fun at the YMCA pool. Another group from the program will take advantage of lessons next month.
On June 5, 2015 there was an event called, “Breakfast With The Board”. There were ten smiling faces in attendance who shared breakfast with the staff and board. Kelvin Perry, board president, hosted the event with inspiring questions. Everyone received a gifts. Most of all, everyone had a great time.
On May 22, 2015, a few Littles and parents of The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area attended the “Pancake Dinner” at The Community Market. The Danville Rotary sponsored this event.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area provides one-to-one mentoring for children in Danville and Pittsylvania County, serving over 300 children annually.
The 2025 Scripps Regional Spelling Bee was held Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 3:00pm at Averett University's Blount Chapel. Dr. Marc Muneal acted as a pronouncer. The three judges were Dr. Jennifer Hughes, Eben Leigh and Tia Yancey.
Twelve students competed in the Bee from the city of Danville and Pittsylvania County Public Schools. There was one student from Sacred Heart School. The Bee went on for seven rounds with Layla Barrett from Chatham Middle School, emerging as the winner. The winning word was "stupa."
For more information about the 2025 Scripps Regional Spelling Bee, please call the sponsor, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area at 434-773-8394.
J. Hoffman, J. Word, M. Beasley (Board Chair), S Wingate, E. A. Woody, E. White, J. Menefee, and M. Mondul attended a Board of Directors meeting for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area. The meeting was held at Caesar's Virginia on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
BBBS Capitol Hill Day took place in Washington DC on Feb 26. The training sessions focused on Senate and Congressional Presentations. The trip ended with visits to Senators Kaine and Warner's offices and Congresspersons John McGuire, Jennifer McClellan, and Ben Cline.
Pictured: Ellie Martinez, Sandra Erickson, Pat Daniel, Melvena Beasley, and Gary Terry
