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Little Receives Violin Gifts

BBBS of Danville Area would like to thank Mr. Ray Oakes for giving a violin to our little Z. Ferrell last weekend. Arnold Woody, board member, completed the package with a tuner for stringed instruments.

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Norma Brower In Memoriam

It is with heavy hearts that the Board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area announces the passing of our beloved executive board member, Norma Jean Brower. Norma faithfully served our organization for six years. Norma was born into a very closely knit family in Atlantic City, NJ. She wove her children and grandchildren close to her in the very same way. On a larger scale, Norma Brower through her affiliations wove the…

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Bigs and Littles of the Year Announced

Every year, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America chooses two volunteer mentors (called ‘Bigs’) and two youth (called ‘Littles’) out of nearly 280,000 in the mentoring program nationwide, as the Bigs and Littles of the Year. This year the top honor goes to: Big Sister Julie and Little Sister Karma, from Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City, and Big Brother Mark and Little Brother Eric from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh. Traditionally, the four…

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Littles to Receive Food and Snacks, Thanks to Biomat USA SE

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area thanks Biomat USA Southeast for the generous donation of various food and snacks. The food will be distributed to Littles of BBBS of Danville Area through a drive-thru and pick up event. Thank you to Bronti Ham and Julissa Carmona for delivering the food. For more information, contact Pat Daniel at 434-792-3700, ext. 108.

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DVA Chum Holiday Essay Contest Winner Presentation

On Saturday, December 19, 2020, Danville Chums partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area to engage the Littles, with the help of their Bigs, to enter our Holiday Essay Contest.  The Littles were charged with responding to the question “What are you most grateful for during this global pandemic?” The winner of the contest was Miss Miracle Frazier, who won a dinner for four and various other gifts and gift cards from…

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area Holiday Contest Winner Presentation

On Saturday, December 19, 2020, Danville Chums partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area to engage the Littles, with the help of their Bigs, to enter our Holiday Essay Contest.  The Littles were charged with responding to the question “What are you most grateful for during this global pandemic?” The winner of the contest was Miss Miracle Frazier, who won a dinner for four and various other gifts and gift cards from…

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2020 Annual Pancake Breakfast

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area held the Annual Pancake Breakfast at First Baptist Church on Saturday, December 5 in drive-thru style due to COVID-19. Participants received packaged brunch items as well as bags with BBBS sweatshirts, beanies, masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer. Thank you to our sponsors: SOVAH, Target, Hughes Memorial Foundation, City of Danville IDA, and Beyond Beyond LLC. Special thanks to our Board Chair, John Gilstrap, and the First Baptist…

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Virtual Mentoring for Community and School Based Bigs and Littles

We’re proud to announce our eMentoring program for Community and School Based Bigs and Littles! Send a signed participation permission form, and your Little is enrolled. Contact us at 434-792-3700 ext 234 to enroll your child today! Questions? Contact Pat Daniel at 434-792-3700 ext 234

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