On Monday, February 12th Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area held a Valentine’s Day Celebration at the United Way of Danville, VA. Members of the Jr. Wednesday Club paired with around 10 of our “little” sisters. Together, they made Valentine’s Day cards for the residents of a local nursing facility. They received gifts and had dinner during this event. Our girls had a wonderful time spreading the love!
On Monday, December 18th, BBBS of Danville Area hosted a Christmas Giveaway where 63 children were presented with gifts and their families given a ham or turkey along with a bag of Holiday Groceries. Special thanks to the Danville Fire Department, TJ Davis State Farm, Zinc’s Hair Salon, Andy Strader (Optima Health), Ascension Lutheran Church and American National Bank.
The Jr. Wednesday Club accompanied the youth of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area to the Community Light Show in Ballou Park on Monday, December 11th. Following the show was a visit to the Children’s Village at the Ballou Recreation center. There, the children took pictures with Santa, participated in holiday crafts and enjoyed hot chocolate. Jr. Wednesday Club members hosted dinner at the Ballou Park location of McDonald’s. For more information, please…
One hundred Bigs, Littles, and families enjoyed a morning filled with music, dancing, and pancakes at Big Brothers Big Sisters Annual Pancake Breakfast. There was also arts & crafts and lots of fun games played. New harbor Baptist Church led a sing-a-long of holiday music; and Mt. Grove Baptist Church danced to praise music. Special thanks to SOVA Health – Danville who hosted this event on Saturday, December 2nd. Big Brothers Big Sisters of…
On Monday, November 20th Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area gave the families of our littles Thanksgiving baskets with the choice a ham or turkey and a variety of other items. We would like to thank Gerald Kelly, Ralph Price, Nestlé USA – Danville Plant and Optima Health for their donations. For more information, please call Pat Daniel (434)792-3700 Ext. 237.
Eleven youth from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area attended the Virginia Statewide National Conference in Glen Allen, VA on September 22 and 23rd. The Youth Cafe had presentations by the VA Attorney General with collaboration from the City Norfolk’s Commonwealth Attorney’s office on gangs and bullying. The opportunity was sponsored by the City of Danville Community Development and Police Departments, as well as DRF. For more information, call Pat Daniel (434)792-3700 ext….
Margaret Milam is a former Title I teacher who uses her professional skills to assist the youth with Reading. She mentors in the school based program. The volunteer states the youth has been a joy to talk to. Margaret focuses mainly her “little”, but interacts with other students during lunch as well. She takes the young lady Reading material to assist with improving her Reading skills. The youth, Alexandria has improved with her confidence…
On August 3, 2017, Dough For Degree$ founder, Danielle Jeffers shared with “littles” the early preparations for college. Twenty middle through high school students and parents associated with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area attended this workshop. Ms. Jeffers encouraged a close relationship with school guidance counselors to keep up with credits, to stay on target for graduation, and keep abreast of scholarship opportunities. She explained how to get ready for college mentally,…
On August 7, 2017, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area helped seventy-four participants in the program get ready for their first day of school. The staff passed out book bags filled with healthy snacks, hygiene products, and t-shirts to get them started on the right foot. Hermani pictured here was one of the many smiling faces on her way back to George Washington High School. For more information call Pat Daniel, (434)792-3700 ext….
On July 13th, eight sales managers of the Daly Seven Corporation participated in the “Daly Day of Donating”. Joe Daly, Corporate Director of Sales, led the event held at the Pepsi Building, Craghead St. The event started with a visit from the Mayor John B. Gilstrap and Blooper from the Danville Braves. Forty-five “littles”, twenty-five adult “Bigs”, volunteers and parents enjoyed face painting, dancing, Jenga, a photo booth, musical chairs and hula hoops. An…
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.
