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Discover how attending Back to School Night strengthens parent-teacher partnerships, boosts student success, and keeps you connected all year long.

At SML Good Neighbors Inc., our mission centers on empowering local youth through essential educational enrichment and year-round nutritional support. Fulfilling this commitment requires a dedicated community, and for years, one of our primary partners has been the annual Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour. We are thrilled and deeply honored to announce that SML Good Neighbors has once again been selected as one of the eight local participating nonprofits for the 2026 SML

Catch Michael Franti live at The Coves Amphitheater on Oct 10th! Rent a Charity Skybox to enjoy VIP concert views while 100% of proceeds support local charities.

Extra Sweet Bingo Bonanza Winners & Recap! Thank you to everyone who joined our 2026 Bingo Bonanza supporting SML Good Neighbors summer enrichment programs. Meet our winners and sponsors!

SML Gives 2026 Kickoff: 5 Years of Community Impact Join us for the 5th annual SML Gives on March 18, 2026! Support 50 local nonprofits serving Bedford and Franklin Counties with a $300k goal.

The Coves 2025 Neighbors in Need Campaign Wrap-Up Description: We raised $38,000 for local charities! Read the recap of The Coves Amphitheater's 2025 Neighbors in Need wrap-up and see who is playing the stage in May 2026.

Read a recap of the SML Good Neighbors Cornerstone Society Reception! We celebrate the 2025 Judy Wolfe Volunteer Award winners, Sandy and Ed McNamara, and thank our donors who make our free summer and after-school programs possible. Learn how to become a Cornerstone member today.

The SML Charity Home Tour is more than just a peek inside beautiful homes, it’s a powerful community institution. What began in 1991 as a simple idea has blossomed into an event that captures the essence of Smith Mountain Lake living.