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….
By Heather Rosenbaum – It’s a big anniversary for the Big Brothers Big Sisters program in Danville. This year they are celebrating 40 years. People in the program say that they have made a huge contribution to the community over the decades. Read more…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area is recruiting 50 mentors in 50 days to fill its waiting list of unmatched children in the area. The campaign runs from Feb. 1 to March 22. Everyone remembers someone special – a neighbor, professor, relative or friend – who broadened our horizons and brought a little magic into our lives. Maybe it was someone who taught you to throw a baseball or ride a bike; or…
Averett University Master Degree programs has basketball tournament to raise school supplies and T- shirts for “Littles”. PICTURED IN PHOTO: John Gilstrap with Molly Bateman and Sara Porter presenting supplies.
If you’ve been a Big, Little, donor, or a Big Brothers Big Sisters family, staff or board member, we’ve missed you. You are an important part of why Big Brothers Big Sisters is the most impactful provider of professionally-supported volunteer mentoring services in the nation. Read more…
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
