Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area were guests of Delegate Danny Marshall at the 2020 Session of the VA House of Delegates. Delegate Marshall met with the youth in his office building to explain the legislative process. The littles and their chaperones were escorted to the gallery of the House Chamber by Mary Franklin where they were introduced to the “full body” by Delegate Les Adams. During their visit, the youth had an…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area Executive Director and Board Member attended the first City Council Session of the New Year. In honor of National Mentoring Month, the agency was presented a proclamation. The proclamation celebrates with the City of Danville and the premier mentoring organization National Mentoring Month 2020. For more information, contact Pat Daniel at 434-791-3700 ext 234.
Zinc Total Hair Salon sponsored an Angel Tree for 70 children and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area participants to have a Merry Christmas. Each child got at least a shirt, pair of pants, shoes, and a special gift. Zinc’s customers generously gave to each child they had a name for. Each gift made the season merry and bright. For more information, contact Pat Daniel at 434-791-3700 ext 234.
On Saturday, Dec 7, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area enjoyed the Annual Pancake Breakfast held at Sovah Health. Attendees enjoyed arts and crafts. Santa visited, and gifts were given. Thank you to the New Arbor Youth Choir for their performance. For more information, contact Pat Daniel at 434-792-3700 ext 234.
The Delta Nu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area. DONATE NOW, December 3 through December 19 at our tree at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (150 Slayton Ave, Danville, VA 24540) OR online now at BigLittleDanville.org/Donate.
On Saturday, November 30, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area visited Ascension Lutheran Church for the raising of the Chrismon tree. The youth made Chrismon ornaments in the fish symbol. They were treated to breakfast before leaving for home. For more information, contact Pat Daniel at 434-792-3700 ext 234.
On Monday, November 25, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area went to New Ground Church with the Bloom Ministries. There was a discussion activity on “giving thanks.” The youth were given warm fuzzy socks for the winter. The evening ended with a cupcake social. For more information, contact Pat Daniel at 434-792-3700 ext 234.
On October 24th, 12 girls attended dinner and a movie at the Danville Stadium Cinema. They saw The Addams Family and had dinner which included desert and candy for take-home treats. They had a cultural discussion with the ladies from BLOOM ministries. For more information, contact Pat Daniel at [email protected] or 434-792-3700 ext. 234.
On Oct 21, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area and the Mt. Hermon Willing Servants class visited Owen’s Farm to look at animals and tour the farm. Each child got to pick a pumpkin to take home. Joe Nicholson gave a lesson, and everyone shared a hot dog dinner.
Big Brothers Big Sisters is celebrating our 100% graduation rate with the following students from Danville-Pittsylvania County schools. Shayla Monae Chaney is an Honor Graduate of Dan River High School, Pittsylvania County, VA. Shayla is graduating Number 11 in her class with a GPA of 4.0. The thirteen year Little Sister will be attending Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA and majoring in Psychology. A’Nya Jennings is an Honor Graduate of George Washington High…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area provides one-to-one mentoring for children in Danville and Pittsylvania County, serving over 300 children annually.
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
Selfies at Sundae Selfie Studio
On Tuesday, Feb 18, 12 participants visited Sundae Selfie Studio on Mt. Cross Rd in Danville.
Photo 1: BBBS CEO Pat Daniel, BBBS Board Chair Melvena Beasley, 3 Bigs, and 8 Little in Candy Lane.
Photo 2: 3 Littles at the Hip Hop playground.
Photo 3: Group portrays an old school singing group along with Boys and Girls Club Director and Big Gary Terry.
