SML GIVES

04/22/2026

Highest of fives to our friends on their Give Day!

🎉 Ready, Set, GIVE! 🕛

The countdown is ON!

GIVE Roanoke officially kicks off at MIDNIGHT! Are YOU ready?

⏰ Set your alarm
💳 Prep your donation
🎯 Pick your favorite cause(s)
And be one of the first to give when the clock strikes midnight!

💥 Early Bird donors (12AM–6AM) are entered to WIN a $250 prize for their nonprofit, so don’t sleep on it... or DO, just set your alarm first! 😉

GIVE: https://www.giveroanoke.org/

04/15/2026

Our friends at GIVE Roanoke are officially one week away from their big day (April 22nd).

Many of the nonprofits participating serve not just the Roanoke Valley, but our surrounding areas and neighbors too.

Please give their page and participating organizations a follow today to see the incredible work they are doing!

Tune in next week to help them reach their goals. We're rooting for you, Roanoke! 🙌

ONE WEEK TO GO! ✨

Early giving is happening NOW at giveroanoke.org.

GIVE Roanoke is a fun, easy, and flexible way to donate and learn more about organizations making a difference in the Roanoke Valley. YOU can invest in your community now through April 22, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

Grow. Invest. Volunteer. Empower | GIVE Roanoke

03/20/2026

For nonprofits big and small, the Smith Mountain Lake area's annual donation campaign on Wednesday saw a record-breaking day of giving.

03/20/2026

SML Gives Day set a record on Wednesday in its fifth year raising donations for nonprofit organizations in Franklin and Bedford counties.

03/19/2026

SML Gives Day 2026 Breaks Goals & Records Again!

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, VA — The Smith Mountain Lake community once again demonstrated the power of collective generosity during SML Gives Day 2026, raising $387,643 from 641 donors to support 50 local nonprofit organizations serving Bedford and Franklin Counties. The goal for the event was $300,000.

Held on Wednesday, March 18, SML Gives Day is a 24-hour online giving event that brings together neighbors, businesses, and community organizations to strengthen the region’s nonprofit sector and amplify the impact of local philanthropy.

Throughout the day, donors supported a wide range of causes: from programs that feed children and families to organizations providing healthcare, arts and culture, environmental education, animal care, and services for vulnerable populations. Participating nonprofits work every day to improve the quality of life across the Smith Mountain Lake region.

“SML Gives Day shows what is possible when a community comes together around the idea that local nonprofits matter,” said Lisa Lietz, Executive Director of SML Good Neighbors, the organization that hosts the giving day. “Every donation, large or small, helps sustain programs that support children, families, animals, veterans, and neighbors throughout Bedford and Franklin Counties.”

In addition to online giving, community members had the opportunity to connect directly with nonprofits at the SML Gives Nonprofit Fair, held on Wednesday, March 18, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Resurrection Catholic Church. The fair gave residents the chance to meet representatives from participating organizations, learn about their work, and celebrate the spirit of community giving. It was also a great opportunity for collaboration among local nonprofits.

Sponsors also played a key role in the success of the day by helping provide prize incentives and support for the event platform, allowing more funds to go directly to local nonprofits.

SML Gives Day was created by SML Good Neighbors in 2021 to provide a simple and accessible way for the community to support the organizations that make the Smith Mountain Lake region stronger. Since its launch, the giving day has helped raise over $1M for local charities.

“We are incredibly grateful to the donors, sponsors, volunteers, and nonprofits who made this year’s event possible,” Lietz said. “Their generosity is helping ensure that vital programs continue to serve our community year-round.”

To learn more about SML Gives and the participating nonprofits, visit smlgives.org.

SML Gives Day 2026 Sponsors:

Platinum:
Centra
Carilion

Silver:
Capps
Serendipity Grant Writing & Consulting
SML Insiders

03/19/2026

Thank you Holland Purdue for joining us at the SML GIVES DAY 2026 Nonprofit Fair this afternoon.

Our local organizations were thrilled to have the opportunity to share their missions, their impact, and their visions for the future directly with you. Having leadership engage with the heartbeat of our community makes all the difference in the world.

03/19/2026

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN IS ON!

There are only 3 hours left for the SML GIVES DAY 2026 Challenge! This is our moment to show up for the community we love.

Whether it’s education, the environment, or local health services, your contribution makes a massive ripple effect.

Find your cause.

Share their mission.

Donate to lift them up.

🔗 Head to smlgives.org right now and let’s finish strong!

03/19/2026

Partnering for a Healthier Future: Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital.

We are thrilled to celebrate Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital as a Platinum Sponsor for SML Gives Day 2026!

Since joining our mission, Carilion has shown an incredible dedication to the spirit of local philanthropy. Their partnership is a testament to the fact that when it comes to the health of our neighbors, we are all on the same team.
Because of Carilion’s generous support, we are proud to present the Carilion FMH Prize Grant.

This prize allows us to boost the impact of local nonprofits, ensuring that our community continues to thrive.

Thank you, Carilion, for investing in the heart of SML! 💚

Congratulations to Habitat for Humanity - Franklin County Virginia!
You rallied your fans, spread the word and you are the winner of the Carilion BMH Prize Grant of $750!

03/19/2026

A Legacy of Care: Celebrating Centra

From our humble grassroots beginnings in 2021 to the high-tech, 24-hour giving marathon we have today, Centra has been our bedrock.

Years ago, Centra saw the potential in SML Gives Day. Their early and sustained support as our Platinum sponsor has provided the vital funding needed to transition us to our user-friendly MightyCause platform, making it easier than ever for you to support the causes you love.

Today, we are honored to announce the Centra BMH Prize Grant!

This prize is made possible by their Platinum Sponsorship, and will go directly back into our community’s well-being.

Thank you, Centra, for your unwavering commitment to a healthier community! 💚

Congratulations to Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke!

You rallied your fans, spread the word and you are the winner of the Centra BMH Prize Grant of $750!

03/18/2026

Captain Jack Sparrow Hawk, an American kestrel falcon, perches on MJ's hand. MJ is a staff member with the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center, one of 50 nonprofit organizations at the SML SML GIVES' nonprofit fair held today at Resurrection Church in Moneta.

The nonprofit fair couples with SML Gives' annual online 24-hour giving day when local nonprofits from Bedford and Franklin Counties come together to raise money, gain exposure and build relationships with potential donors and volunteers in the community.

Full story coming up in Smith Mountain Eagle.