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…
Paul Dickerson and his “litte”, Naszier, have been matched for one year. The volunteer is dedicated to the program and the little. Weekly, the child and volunteer find something to do. Skatetown is their favorite spot. Other times, they go out to eat and watch movies. The volunteer and youth are health conscience. They go to the gym and attend health fairs. Paul is very interested in the child’s education and conduct. The “Big”…
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Tammy and Hermani have been matched for almost three years. Tammy is a dedicated “Big” who loves being a mentor. She says she feels as if her “little” is a part of her family. The volunteer always communicates with parent before going on activities, developing a good relationship with the parent. The youth appreciates the volunteer, and all that she has done for her. Hermani has become more social, and participates in the Band…
Coach Matt Parke is the head Men’s Basketball Coach for Averett University. His job is to inspire a team of young men. Every year he encourages the entire team to sign up to be “Bigs”. Coach follows up with the BBBS to make sure that each volunteer visits the school and sees their “little” regularly. In addition, the coach visits his little, Elijah at Forest Hills School. Coach is very adamant about keeping up…
Marie Young has been involved in the In-school Mentoring Program for several years. The volunteer and her youth have been matched for a year. Gretna Elementary office staff has become very familiar with the volunteer. Her little, Jasmin was very excited to have the volunteer as her “Big”. Although the “Little” is young, the volunteer and youth have great communication. When she visits the school, the other students enjoy her presence as well. Jasmin’s…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area provides one-to-one mentoring for children in Danville and Pittsylvania County, serving over 300 children annually.
Board Chair Melvena Beasley gathers the Littles at the Annual Rotary Christmas parade on December 7.
Santa's elves are gathering for the parade!
On Saturday, December 6, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area hosted the Annual Pancake Breakfast in the SOVAH Health Dining Hall. Litehouse Foods volunteers served pancakes to the youth and helped the youth make gingerbread houses. BBBS Board Member and Big Mike Mondul served youth at the Hot Chocolate Bar. Santa and The Grinch joined in the festivities too! Thank you to SOVAH Health and Litehouse Foods Inc for partnering with us for the event. For more information, contact Pat Daniel at 434-773-8394.
On Saturday December 6, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area attended Alpha Phi Alpha Anniversary Luncheon, Hotel Roanoke. Four Littles attended the event with Board Member Kelvin Perry. Guests included Youth Serving Organization mentees pictured with Undergraduate brothers from Radford University and VA Tech and Graduate brothers from Roanoke, Danville, and Lynchburg. For more information, contact Pat Daniel at 434-773-8394.
