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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

SML Battle of the Bands at Mango's Bar & Grill! Join us on August 23, 2026, for the ultimate music showdown supporting SML Good Neighbors. Enjoy 8 local bands, vote for your favorites, and rock out!

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.

This incredible sum was distributed among 8 incredibly deserving charities, including us here at SML Good Neighbors. This is the highest amount raised in the 34 year history of the tour, and the impact of this generosity will reach far and wide across our lake community.

As we reflect on another year of growth and gratitude, we’re reminded how deeply our community’s generosity impacts local children and families. From joyful summer days filled with learning and laughter to a fall season rich in creativity and connection, your support continues to make it all possible.

Phat Anchovies on stage during the 6th Annual Battle of the Bands. Moneta, VA, August 25, 2025. The SML community, and generosity came together in a big way at the 6th Annual Battle of the Bands held at Mango’s Bar & Grill.