Transition Stop Open House
You're invited to the Transition Stop Open House on Mon, Aug 22 at 5:30pm. Check out the image for more info.
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Signing Day for Dominic and Kein
It was signing Day at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area. Little Kein and Big Dominic were signed as a match on 8/3/22. For more information as to how you can volunteer, call Pat Daniel at 434-773-8394.
Little Goes to Military Ball
BBBS of Danville Area Little, Cara Barrett, is a member of Dan River High School's softball team. She started playing JV in 9th grade. Cara plays on a traveling softball team locally and throughout the region. She is pictured in her uniform and going to the military ball.
Cara has been with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area for almost 10 years. Her brother started in the program first, and his sister followed in his footsteps and became part of the program.
Signing Day for David and Kennon
It was "Signing Day" at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area for Fire Chief and Big David and Little Kennon. This is the start of a new match. If you're interested in volunteering to be a Big, contact Pat Daniel at 434-773-8394.
Free Lunch Available to All Children
Woodrow Wilson Intermediate School is offering free meals in the cafeteria for all children under 18. Check out the image or call 434-773-8394 for more information.
Former Little Pinned as New Fireman
On Fri, June 10, former Little Chris was pinned to become a fireman for the Danville Fire Department pictured with Fire Chief David Coffey who is waiting to be matched. For more information, contact Pat Daniel at 434-773-8394.
2022 Scripps Regional Spelling Bee Champion Receives Trophy
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area's 2022 Scripps Regional Spelling Bee Champion Gavin Maxey receives his trophy from our CEO, Pat Daniel.
We wish Gavin good luck as he goes on to compete for the Scripps National Champion title!
2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area's 2022 Scripps Regional Spelling Bee Champion Gavin Maxey has gone on to the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Here he is signing in at Bee Week.
We wish Gavin good luck as he competes for the Scripps National Champion title!
Signing Day for New Matches
On May 8, it was "Signing Day" at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area for Big Charlene and her Little Jakiyra and Big Gayle and her Little Rileigh. This is the start of 2 Big 1:1 matches. If you're interested in volunteering to be a Big, contact Pat Daniel at 434-773-8394.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area provides one-to-one mentoring for children in Danville and Pittsylvania County, serving over 300 children annually.
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2025 Scripps Regional Spelling Bee Winner
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.
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Board Meeting at Caesar’s Virginia
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.
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BBBS Capitol Hill Day 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
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