Approximately 40 “littles”, “Bigs” and staff went to the Kaleideum North Museum (SciWorks) in Winston-Salem, NC on Friday, July 27th. The museum includes interactive science learning areas, a planetarium, exhibits, and an outdoor environmental park. They all had an opportunity to learn about the solar system and galaxy. After a day of learning, the youth and volunteers enjoyed a meal at the local K&W.
The Moriah C. Price Mission’s team of the Loyal Baptist Church hosted their for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and sweet treats made the day for twenty littles and friends. The Mission’s team provided back to school packets for each child present. It was all about fun and games.
Harry and Aaron have been matched for seven years in March. When they met, the volunteer had retired from the Danville Public Schools. He had been employed by the District for more than thirty years as a Varsity High School coach for boys’ basketball. The coach had winning state tiles and many boys to join the NBA. The main thing is that he had a genuine love and concern for children. He is one…
Pat Daniel, Executive Director of BBBS of Danville Area and Charleston Edwards, BBBS of America Marketing, attended the National Conference in St. Louis MO. Charleston who is originally from Gretna, VA is instrumental in the planning and implementation of the national conference.
The Willing Servants Sunday School Class of The Mt. Hermon Baptist Church held its monthly event with the “littles” of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area on Monday, May 21st. The children played pickle ball, shot hoops, and Joe Nicholson taught them a lesson using the comparison of various tree leaves. The night ended with a chicken dinner and as always there was a birthday celebration. This month two youth were recognized and…
The Ascension Lutheran Church Men’s Fellowship assisted our male littles with building bird houses on May 17th. The youth learned how to use hammers, nails, and drills to complete each project. To finish off the night they had chicken (littles) and fries. For more information, call Pat Daniel (434)792-3700 Ext. 234.
Mayor John Gilstrap and Sherriff Mike Mondul joined together to participate in Ice Cream Day at Park Avenue Elementary School with the School Based “littles”. Marquarius, Malachi, Zachariah, and Zedikiah that are pictured are two sets of twins. Along with 8 other children, they received a Treat For Being Sweet. For more information, please call Pat Daniel (434)792-3700 Ext. 234.
On Monday, May 14th some of our young ladies of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area combined with the Jr. Wednesday Club to celebrate the “End of the Year Bash”. There was a brief presentation of the “Do’s and Don’ts” of how young ladies should present themselves by the way they dress. Following this was words by our Executive Director, Patricia Daniel about skin and haircare. There was a spaghetti dinner that was…
On Wednesday, April 18th Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area joined together with The Ascension Lutheran Church Men’s Fellowship for an event entitled, “Lights On in My Home” . Male littles were able to conduct an electric experiment teaching them how to change batteries and given a U/L approved tester to check electrical outlets. The littles will be participating in a building project with the Men’s Fellowship next month. For more information about…
On Tuesday, April 17th, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area joined with The Averett University Men’s Basketball team for the “Bigs: Safety Training”. The purpose of this celebration was to encourage a better understanding of what is and what isn’t appropriate mentor behavior. Darin Ketner, James Contreras, and Brandon Baker were awarded with certificates for four years of dedicated services as mentors. Austin Deluca was awarded with a certificate for two years of…
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.
