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SML Good Neighbors is gathering feedback on free after-school arts enrichment for Bedford and Franklin County elementary students. Take our 3-minute survey!

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.

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.

Coves at Smith Mountain Lake raising awareness and funds for local charities through their summer concert series. Old Crow Medicine Show and Colby Helms with the Virginia Creepers!

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.

Support SML Good Neighbors, Inc. while shopping at Kroger. "It's easy when you enroll in Kroger Community Rewards®!" Once you're enrolled, you'll earn rewards for your SML Good Neighbors, Inc. every time you shop and use your Plus Card!