By Heather Rosenbaum – It’s a big anniversary for the Big Brothers Big Sisters program in Danville. This year they are celebrating 40 years. People in the program say that they have made a huge contribution to the community over the decades. Read more…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area is recruiting 50 mentors in 50 days to fill its waiting list of unmatched children in the area. The campaign runs from Feb. 1 to March 22. Everyone remembers someone special – a neighbor, professor, relative or friend – who broadened our horizons and brought a little magic into our lives. Maybe it was someone who taught you to throw a baseball or ride a bike; or…
Averett University Master Degree programs has basketball tournament to raise school supplies and T- shirts for “Littles”. PICTURED IN PHOTO: John Gilstrap with Molly Bateman and Sara Porter presenting supplies.
If you’ve been a Big, Little, donor, or a Big Brothers Big Sisters family, staff or board member, we’ve missed you. You are an important part of why Big Brothers Big Sisters is the most impactful provider of professionally-supported volunteer mentoring services in the nation. Read more…
Saturday, March 9, 2013, 1:00pm – 4:00pm (Riverside Lanes) Form a team of 4, collect $100/bowler in pledges, and be ready to have a good time! You will get a FREE game, FREE shoe rental, FREE t-shirt, and a chance to win lots of GREAT PRIZES! Want to bowl for 2 hours? Simply collect $150 in pledges! Register today and collect your pledges securely online at www.biglittledanville.org.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area has named Melvena Beasley and Tamir Wimbush as its Match of the Month for November. Beasley has made a difference in Tamir’s life by being a friend and showing Tamir the “positive” aspects of life. Melvena Beasley is a volunteer in Big Brothers Big Sisters Community Mentoring Program. She and her little have been matched in the community program for one year. Beasley sees her little and…
Presidential Proclamation — National Mentoring Month, 2013 NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH, 2013 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION: www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2012/12/31/presidential-proclamation-national-mentoring-month-2013
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area has named Larry Pinchback and Lee Grant Nelson as its Match of the Month for December. Pinchback has made a difference in Lee Grant’s life by being a friend and showing Lee Grant the “positive” aspects of life. Larry Pinchback is a volunteer in Big Brothers Big Sisters Community Mentoring Program. He and his little have been matched in the community program since March 12, 2012. Pinchback…
Danville Fire Fighters Association presented check to Dr. Ed White (President of BBBS of Danville Area) proceeds from fall fundraiser to assist local organizations.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area provides one-to-one mentoring for children in Danville and Pittsylvania County, serving over 300 children annually.
A Visit from a Little
We love it when our Littles come to visit us! Meco Wiggins stopped by and shared that he graduated from Radford University and is working at Shining Diamonds. Soon, he'll be moving to work for Teach for America in Atlanta, Georgia! #BiggerTogether
2024 Regional Scripps Spelling Bee
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area held the Regional Spelling Bee at Averett University, Blount Chapel, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Dante Pauley from Tunstall Middle School emerged as the winner. The winning word was toploftical, which means very superior in air or attitude. The winner is able to compete in the National Spelling Bee in National Harbor, Maryland May 26-31.
The agency is thankful for the other participants who competed for the title. BBBS of Danville Area thanks the host, pronouncer, and judges who assisted in making this Regional Bee possible. For more information about the Bee and BBBS of Danville Area, call 434-773-8394.
Big Brothers Big Sisters at Capitol Hill
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area CEO Pat Daniel attended BBBS at Capitol Hill Day in Washington DC on February 28, 2024. 115 BBBS agency leaders from 91 agencies from 31 states were in attendance as well as local BBBS affiliate CEO's, National Staff, and BBBS Board of Directors members. Attendees visited 165 congressional and/or senate offices. Pictured with our CEO in the first photo are Sandra Erickson of BBBS Fredericksburg and Ellie Martinez of Richmon, VA to Hampton Roads, VA.
