Men’s Ministry of Ascension Lutheran Church went on a tour with the youth of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area to DCC. The tour began on South Main Street at the Wyatt Building and ended at the Temple Building on Bonner Avenue. The tour included Foundation Hall; the Charles Hawkins Building (Engineering and Industrial Tech); the Hill Building (Air Conditioning and Graphic Imaging); and the Learning Resource Center (Cosmetology). The evening ended with…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area enjoyed a hayride and cookout in conjunction with Mt. Hermon Baptist Church Willing Servants Sunday School Class at Rigney Farms.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area gathered at First Baptist Church on Main Street for Krystal’s Big Party. The youth prepared and ate dinner, played games, and tie-dyed t-shirts.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area held its 26th Annual Pancake Breakfast in the Large Dining Room of SOVAH-Danville on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Besides the wonderful breakfast of pancakes and French toast with sides (made by Ms. Dorothy), the youth enjoyed playing ring toss games and making holiday crafts. Entertainment was provided by New Arbor Baptist Church Youth Choir and a visit from Santa. Gifts were provided for every child who was…
Decorating the Trees for a Cause is open Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Extended hours are December 1st 6-8pm and and December 7, 14, 17, and 19, until 7pm. View over 40 decorated trees and support local causes and charities by making monetary donations. Location: The Institute Conference Center, 150 Slayton Avenue, Danville, VA 24540
Danville, VA Sheriff and Police departments joined Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area to watch the Harlem Globetrotters at Averett University’s North Campus. There were snacks and drinks. Children participated in competitions the Harlem Globetrotters organized and met individually with the Harlem Globetrotters.
On Friday, September 21st Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area experienced a concert by the Morgan State Choir at GW High School. The youth thoroughly enjoyed the pleasant music and joyful songs. Photo by Von Wellington
On Thursday, September 20th The Men’s Ministry of the Ascension Lutheran Church met up with our boys for their monthly adventure. This event was held at Riverside Lanes where they all enjoyed bowling, hot dogs and hamburgers. There were many strikes in the game that landed many smiles on the youth and volunteers faces. Our youth are so excited to see what’s in store for next time. This event was a “BIG” hit!
On Wednesday, September 19th our girls from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area joined Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church for a Potluck Supper. The youth feasted on sloppy joe sliders, chicken nuggets, chocolate cake, and chocolate chip cookies. They also used paper hands for the icebreaker and played “Reach Out and Touch Somebody’s Hand” with members of the congregation and the Evangelism team.
The Daly Seven Corporation in conjunction with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area kicked off the Daly’s Day of Donating on Wednesday, August 1st. The Daly Seven Corporation staff and leaders choose a total of three sites in Danville, VA, Greensboro, NC, and Raleigh, NC, to host the events. Tammy Hobbs, Regional Director of Sales & Marketing was the event coordinator. The face painting , a photo booth, skating, snacks, food, and giveaways…
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.
