2020 BBBS Month Proclamation
Thank you, Mayor Alonzo Jones for your proclamation of September as Big Brothers Big Sisters Month!
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Big Brother Moises and Little Brother Oskar
For #HispanicHeritageMonth, we want to share the story of Big Brother Moises and Little Brother Oskar:
Big Sister Paola and Little Sister Yadhira
For #HispanicHeritageMonth, we want to share the story of Big Sister Paola and Little Sister Yadhira:
Danville Public Schools Expands Meal Program by Including Dinner, Adding New Distribution Sites
Danville Public Schools expanded the Meal Program to include dinner and add six new distribution sites. Until further notice, the school district says breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be served Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the following locations: Cardinal Village Apartments – 651 Cardinal Place Pleasant View Apartments – 101 Pleasant View Avenue Purdum Woods Apartments – 1575 Richmond Boulevard Woodside Village Apartments – 1321 Piney Forest Road Cedar…
City of Danville CARES Utility Assistance
This fund will pay fifty (50) percent of delinquent utility bills for individuals affected by COVID-19 (Affected includes: loss of job, work hours decreased, had to stay home to take care of child due to daycare or schools being closed or unable to work or apply for work due to positive COVID-19 test). Please refer them to Katina Davis @ ext. 3656, Imani Reeves @ ext. 3665 or Evalyn Faulkner @ ext. 3670. Deborah…
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
This fund continues to assist families with children twelve (12) or under, disabled individuals aged sixty (60) or older. This fund can only assist one (1) time. Please direct them to Shannett Lipscomb @ ext. 2522, Imani Reeves @ ext. 3665 or Evalyn Faulkner @ ext. 3670.
Community Foundation Housing Grant:
This fund is used to assist individuals/families that are homeless or in imminent danger of becoming homeless. Funds are used to assist with delinquent rent, delinquent utility deposits, rent deposits and occasional motel stays. Please direct them to Katina @ 3656, Imani @ ext. 3665, or Evalyn @ ext. 3670. Tess Moss is managing this program with Deborah Fitzgerald as the back-up.
Free Public Wifi in Danville, VA
Danville has four facilities with FREE PUBLIC WIFI with no password and no time or usage limits. Bigs and Littles can utilize the facilities to connect virtually. For more info, visit https://www.danvilleva.gov/669/nDanville-Hot-Parks
Severe Thunderstorm Safety
The best defense against thunderstorms is to stay inside a sturdy building or shelter that can protect you from deadly lightning, large hail, damaging winds, flooding rain, and tornadoes Once in a shelter, stay away from windows and avoid electrical equipment and plumbing Remember to bring pets inside Postpone outdoor activities until the storms have passed If caught outside, take shelter in a sturdy enclosed building or hard top automobile immediately. Avoid open spaces,…
Need Internet Access for the Upcoming School Year?
Do you need Internet access for the upcoming school year? Comcast is offering an affordable Internet Essentials plan for eligible households. Visit https://internetessentials.com/apply to apply.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area provides one-to-one mentoring for children in Danville and Pittsylvania County, serving over 300 children annually.
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Board Meeting at Caesar’s Virginia
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.
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BBBS Capitol Hill Day 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
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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.
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