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BBBS and SOVAH Health Deliver Santa Breakfasts

December 10, 2021

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area partnered with SOVAH Health to make deliveries of Santa breakfasts to agency Littles. Special thanks to Ms. Dorothy and Ms. Antoinette (pictured) who helped in preparation and loading of goodies. For more info, call 434-792-3700 ext 108.

Special thanks to Harold (pictured below) and Mr. Harvey for their help in delivery to the Clement brothers of their Santa breakfasts.

2021 BBBS and SOVAH Health Santa Breakfast 2

Ms. Nations and her girls (pictured below) came to the Big Brothers Big Sisters van to pick up their breakfasts.

2021 BBBS and SOVAH Health Santa Breakfast 3

Board Member Donates on #GivingTuesday

December 10, 2021

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area CEO, Pat Daniel, receives a $100 donation from Board Chair, Kelvin Perry on #GivingTuesday . Thanks to all our 2021 contributors. We invite you to continue in 2022.

Giving Tuesday 2021

November 18, 2021

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Have you heard of GivingTuesday? GivingTuesday is a global day of generosity that will take place on November 30, 2021.

GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past nine years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.

Recent data shows that people are highly motivated to give in 2021, and are giving more in response to needs in their community and for causes they care about. People can show their generosity in a variety of ways during GivingTuesday⁠⁠—whether it’s helping a neighbor, advocating for an issue, sharing a skill, or giving to causes—everyone has something to give and every act of generosity counts.

VA Alliance of BBBS Directors

November 12, 2021

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The VA Alliance of BBBS Directors attended a two-day seminar that culminated with a meeting at Virginia State University’s Presidents House. We were joined by the President of the University, Dr. Makola Abdullah and Mentoring Advisor, Mr. Darryl Stuckey. Special guest included Miss Virginia, Tatum Sheppard, whose platform is “youth mentoring.” Pictured (left to right): Athena Gould (Charlottesville), Danielle Cohen (Richmond), Tatum Sheppard, Dr. Abdullah, Pat Daniel (Danville), Darryl Stuckey, Michelle Hedrick (Fredericksburg), and Lindsey Douglas (Harrisonburg).

Our CEO Pat Daniel, member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, is pictured below with members of Alpha Phi Alpha Dr. Makola Abdullah, president of VSU and Mr. Darryl Stuckey, Mentoring Advisor.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Youth and Adults at the Martinsville Speedway

November 4, 2021

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Sat, Oct 30, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area CEO Patricia Daniel delivered the pre-race prayer at the Martinsville Speedway. BBBS youth and adults received goodie bags with t-shirts, face masks, snacks, and cookies. Thank you to Tatum Sheppard, Miss Virginia, for continuing to support mentoring!

Little Receives Violin Gifts

August 19, 2021

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BBBS of Danville Area would like to thank Mr. Ray Oakes for giving a violin to our little Z. Ferrell last weekend. Arnold Woody, board member, completed the package with a tuner for stringed instruments.

2021 Big Brothers Big Sisters at Bonner Middle School Open House

August 6, 2021

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Youth volunteer at Bonner Middle School. The Danville Public Schools held their citywide open house on Friday, August 6, 2021. Executive Director and former little, T. Ingram attended the six hour event.

Norma Brower In Memoriam

August 4, 2021

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It is with heavy hearts that the Board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area announces the passing of our beloved executive board member, Norma Jean Brower. Norma faithfully served our organization for six years.

Norma was born into a very closely knit family in Atlantic City, NJ. She wove her children and grandchildren close to her in the very same way. On a larger scale, Norma Brower through her affiliations wove the larger Danville community and state of Virginia into a closely knit relationship. In this day and time, that kind of leadership is rare.

Please keep her family and friends in your prayers. Norma carried the banner of "the power and promise" of youth, and she leaves us with the legacy.

Bigs and Littles of the Year Announced

July 23, 2021

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Every year, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America chooses two volunteer mentors (called ‘Bigs’) and two youth (called ‘Littles’) out of nearly 280,000 in the mentoring program nationwide, as the Bigs and Littles of the Year. This year the top honor goes to: Big Sister Julie and Little Sister Karma, from Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City, and Big Brother Mark and Little Brother Eric from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh. Traditionally, the four…

Littles to Receive Food and Snacks, Thanks to Biomat USA SE

February 13, 2021

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area thanks Biomat USA Southeast for the generous donation of various food and snacks. The food will be distributed to Littles of BBBS of Danville Area through a drive-thru and pick up event. Thank you to Bronti Ham and Julissa Carmona for delivering the food. For more information, contact Pat Daniel at 434-792-3700, ext. 108.