Elizabeth and Destiny have only been matched for a short time but they have still managed to form a strong bond. Ms. Jennings has taken her little sister to a variety of places. Cici’s is Destiny’s favorite restaurant. The volunteer assists Destiny with her social skills. Destiny is currently an honor student. Elizabeth states, “She is still a little shy but I don’t have any problems with her behavior.” Destiny’s mother, Krysten, says the…
On Monday, July 14th a few littles took off for a five day overnight camp to the W.E. Skelton Educational Center located in Smith Mountain Lake to enjoy many outdoor activities and lots of fun!
On July 7th, Our Little’s began swimming classes held at the YMCA sponsored by the Womack Foundation! These classes were five days long and the little’s seemed to catch on pretty fast!
One day a member of the Big Brothers Big Sisters board came to the office, and said to send the owner of O’kelly’s a volunteer application. She informed us of how eager he was to become a Big. Gerald had a personal interview and all of his references reported the same thing. They implied that he would be an asset to a child and any other organization that is a part of. Gerald was…
Our very own Executive Director, Patricia Daniel, is participating in the Get Fit 50,000 LB 90 Day Challenge which ends this Friday. Way to go Pat!
Big Brothers Big Sisters has awarded Daisy Simmons as the Big of The Year! The award was presented at the Danville-Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours event at the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Danville Area office recently. She and her little, Destiny Roberts have been matched for four years. Destiny’s grades and attitude have improved and Simmons has enjoyed watching her grow and evolve into a fine young lady….
Recently, a few of our littles enjoyed a hay ride tour of White Flint Farm in Pittsylvania Co. with the First Lady of Virginia, Mrs. Dorothy McAuliffe.
Dr. Saria Saccocio came to Big Brothers Big Sisters to do whatever she could to make our organization better. She became a board member almost three years ago. She headed our Board Development Committee and retooled our 2013-2015 Strategic Plan. In January, 2014 she became Vice President of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area. Nothing that she does as a Board Member compares to her love being a “Big”. Saria was matched with…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area would like to thank the individuals, organizations, and businesses for sponsoring our Annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake event held on March 8, 2014 at Riverside Lane. Read more…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area is pleased to announce the launch of its new website in early Summer 2014. In addition to containing information about the organization and its programs, the new website will feature a mobile-friendly design, developed for optimal viewing on any browser or mobile device. The website will also continue to feature news, announcements, photo galleries and upcoming events. The new website is built to be more easily maintained…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area provides one-to-one mentoring for children in Danville and Pittsylvania County, serving over 300 children annually.
On Monday, July 27, 2026, the SAO Consortium, which includes Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area traveled to Salisbury, NC to Livingstone College and Catawba College. Twenty students and seven chaperones toured the campuses that included the chapels, radio/podcasts, admissions, Divine Nine Yard, academic buildings, and environmental areas. The presenters gave information about the academic degrees and sports offerings.
For more information, call Pat Daniel at 434-773-8394.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area 53rd Anniversary
Today is the 53rd Anniversary of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area! BBBS was founded by Judge Spiros Skendaris with the aim of providing children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported 1:1 relationships that change their lives for the better.
For more info, contact Pat Daniel at 434-773-8394.
On June 13, Chuck Eskey and Marine Corps Toys for Tots sponsored a Fishing Trip at Deerwood Springs Creek in Blairs, VA. 10 children from BBBS attended, and all were first-time fishers. One first-time fisher, pictured in photo 3, caught 2 fish! Volunteers from the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries taught and helped the children fish. There was plenty of fishing and food provided by O'Kelly's.
The youth had snacks, deli sandwiches, and ice cream to eat, and they played cornhole and other fishing games. Bookbags were given as gifts according to age group. Thank you to our sponsors and volunteers for making this event possible!
For more information, contact Pat Daniel at 434-773-8394.
