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SML Good Neighbors reflects on one year since receiving the Library of Congress Literacy Award as we enter our 20th year serving local children and families.

How Simple Routines, Visual Tools and Books Set Kids Up for Back to School Success with Smith Mountain Lake Good Neighbors.

As National Book Lovers Day approaches, we’re celebrating the magic of stories and early literacy. If your young reader constantly asks to read the exact same book again and again, take heart! Story repetition isn't just comforting, it's a powerful tool for building reading fluency, comprehension, and confidence.

Wishing all the amazing staff, teachers, students, bus drivers, and families at Franklin County Public Schools a wonderful, happy, and healthy new school year! We are so proud of the students heading back this Thursday with a boost in their reading levels thanks to our Reading Buddies Program. Have the best first week back!

An Incredible Final Week of Camp at SML Good Neighbors! Celebrating our last week of camp with stellar youth volunteers from Bethlehem UMC and the SPARK program. Thank you for reading, packing, and serving!

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.

Local children's educational organization earns prestigious global award for literacy efforts and Successful Practices from the Library of Congress.

As a new school year begins, we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible work that took place in our summer program and the amazing people who make it possible.

Today we celebrate the incredible efforts that go into building stronger communities.

SML Good Neighbors Intern to Employee. Intern follow up story.

SML Good Neighbors Internship team 2025. That's a wrap!

SML Good Neighbors Spirit Week Continues. Today is Storybook Character Day.

Happy Monday Good Neighbors Family. We are kicking Spirit Week and the last week of Summer Camp.