WE NEED YOUR HELP! Big Brothers Big Sisters is launching a Reunite Now Campaign to locate and reunite with former Bigs and Littles. If you have been a Big or Little in the past 40 years, please contact: Pat Daniel [email protected] 434-792-3700
We are very much in need of male volunteers at this moment. Please volunteer or spread the word so we can get these beautiful relationships going! To volunteer, sign up now or contact Pat Daniel, Program Director, at (434) 792-3700 ext. 234.
Big Brothers of the Danville Area would like to congratulate Ciji Moore on being the Big of the month of May. This health and wellness trainer is the Big sister of “little,” Tkai Chaney, who she meets with faithfully. Her profession helps to make this a quality match.While spending time with Tkai, Ciji encourages her little to eat healthily and together they make healthy snacks. They also ride bikes and walk the River Walk…
2013 RECAP We exceeded our goal for Bowl For Kids Sake – we raised $41, 032! Thanks to everyone who helped out and we truly appreciate it!
JC Penney and Big Brothers Big Sisters team up for June round-up campaign During all of June, JC Penney is allowing customers to round up at the register for Big Brothers Big Sisters. JC Penney, in the Danville Area will invite customers to round up purchases to the nearest dollar and will donate the difference to Big Brothers Big Sisters. In addition, JC Penney will donate $1 for every $50 gift card sold in…
June 14, 2013 During the month of June, volunteers across the country will participate in the sixth annual United Way Day of Action. Day of Action is hosted on a single day throughout communities in an effort to recognize the passion, expertise and resources committed people bring every day to build a better life for all. On this year’s Day of Action, United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County, in partnership with God’s Storehouse, Three Angels…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area awarded its Big Brother of the Year, 2012 at the Spring Fling. James “Dave” Slayton was honored at the annual event held at The Gentry Farm. Mr. Slayton and his “little” have been matched for almost four years. Antoine and Dave have progressed from elementary school to middle school and look forward to many more years together.
presented by God’s Pit Crew May 4, 2013 at the White Oak Worship Center God’s Pit Crew presents the Katinas Live at the Change for Change Concert on May 4, 2013 at the White Oak Worship Center. Additional details are below: Doors open at 5:30pm Concert begins at 6:00pm Admission is FREE and seating is limited An offering will be taken to benefit the Kidz Helping Kidz project The White Oak Worship Center is…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area in conjunction with Ashley Furniture’s “A Hope to Dream” kick-off was a success on Saturday, March 29th. Many stopped by to show support. Among those was our very own President, Kelvin Perry and our Treasurer, Ed White. Roxanne and Hutch from WAKG broadcasting were present keeping the community informed about the kick-off. A few players of the Averett Basketball team came by and participated in the raffles….
March 15, 2014 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area, Morning Star Family Medicine, and Averett University sponsored the local Spelling bee on Saturday, March 15th, 2015 at Blount Chapel. Twenty- four children local, private, and public schools participated in the “Bee.” Madison Fuentes was the pronouncer. The spellers went sixty-one rounds before a winner was announced. The 2014 winner was Jacob McDaniel (left to right), an 8th grader at Sacred Heart Private School….
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.
