Bebe Janish was very excited to be a part of Big Brothers Big Sisters. The volunteer has an “empty nest” so she looks forward to spending time with a new “little” girl. They have loads of fun shopping and cooking. The matched pairs’ favorite food is pizza. Pizza parties at home are a Friday night staple. Bebe just loves spending time with Enyia and being a little girl again. The little, Enyia Mills, looks…
Catherine Owen works and attends Liberty University. She goes to the school to have lunch with the youth each week. They do fun activities together. The volunteer wanted to join the program to give back to the community. The little, Tenyiah Poole, enjoys having a Big sister. She feels as if the volunteer is really her Big sister. The youth does well in school, but the volunteer, using her skills from college, encourages the…
On February 23, 2015 Big Brothers Big Sisters had a Healthy Kids Workshop encouraging daily exercise and healthy eating. We would like to thank Ciji and Stephanie from Get Fit Dan River Region, for taking the time out to burn those calories with our little’s. Also we would like to thank Trane Heating and Air Conditioning Services for their donations of bikes and helmets for our kids. We appreciate you all!
On this past Saturday, a few of our little’s listened attentively at the 14th Annual Storytelling Festival at the Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History. We would like to thank the Danville Museum and the Movement Group for the invitation.
On Sunday, January 25th, 35 people, including Bigs and other volunteers traveled to Petersburg, VA where they toured the Virginia State University’s Campus. On Monday, January 26th there was another tour of the Virginia State Capital Building in Richmond, VA. There, a tour guide led everyone through the historical building and spoke about the symbolism of certain rooms. The youth, volunteers, and staff were also given a presentation from Delegate Les Adams and Delegate…
Jonathan Thompson is the Asst. Men’s Basketball Coach for Averett University. He is the advocate for Big Brothers Big Sisters in Averett Athletics. The volunteer has acted as a Big Brother for over two years. He faithfully and consistently goes to visit his “little” at his school. He has great leadership skills. The volunteer is concerned about volunteerism and BBBS. He follows up with the team members to make sure that they are signed…
On Tuesday, December 9, was the Decorate A Tree For A Cause event at the Institute of Advanced Learning and Research. Here our very own executive director, Pat Daniel is pictured with our board member, Petrina Carter by our tree representing BBBS entitled, “Candyland…Where Kids’ Dreams Come True”.
This past Saturday was our annual Christmas Pancake Breakfast and it was a success! A delightful breakfast was served, book bags, fruit bags, gift cards and BBBS sweatshirts were given to the children. They also participated in holiday crafts as well as games like “Four Square” and “Hot Potato”; while some volunteers and staff joined in as well. The children even managed to have time to do a little grocery shopping too. We would…
BBBS will be participating in the “Decorate A Tree For A Cause”. Numerous trees funded and decorated by certified charitable organizations are now on display. You may donate towards the tree/organization of your choice starting Dec. 1-9. The three top organizations who raise the most money will be placed in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. The 1st place winner will receive $1,200. Donate to our tree named, “Candy Land, Where All Kids’ Dreams Come…
Sheriff Mike Mondul is a dedicated Big Brother. He and his little have been matched for almost three years. He acts as a mentor, guidance counselor, coach, and community advocate. Mike teaches the youth to exercise and have healthy eating habits. In addition, the little is being taught to be a community advocate as well. Every time you see the little, ZyQuan, he is well mannered and well groomed. His Big even goes with…
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
