MISSION STATEMENTS OF PARTICIPATING CHARITIES

2009 SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE CHARITY HOME TOUR

BEDFORD HOSPICE HOUSE, INC. (Bedford)

The mission of Bedford Hospice House, Inc. is to provide a homelike atmosphere for those end-of life patients who are in need of receiving hospice care and services outside their own homes. It is the goal of Bedford Hospice House, Inc. to provide care with respect, comfort, and compassion for those on life’s final journey.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA (Roanoke)

The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Virginia is to help children in southwest Virginia reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships.

FREE CLINIC OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA, INC. (Lynchburg)

The Free Clinic of Central Virginia, Inc. is dedicated to the belief that everyone should have access to healthcare services. Our mission is to provide primary medical, nursing, dental, pharmacy services, and health education to those in Central Virginia who do not have the basic resources to obtain these health needs.

FREE CLINIC OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, INC. (Rocky Mount

The mission of the Free Clinic of Franklin County is to provide quality medical care for uninsured families of the poor, the working poor, and the elderly on fixed incomes.

HELPING HANDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY (Rocky Mount)

The mission of Helping Hands of Franklin County is to provide for the emergency needs of the people of Franklin County.

LAKE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES (Moneta)

Lake Christian Ministries (LCM) provides emergency financial aid, food, clothing, and other household items to individuals and families living in the Smith Mountain Lake area of Bedford, Franklin, and Pittsylvania Counties. Our clients are unable to obtain the critical medical, food, and housing expenses they need due to unemployment, illness, family disruptions or other unexpected occurrences. Providing these essentials in a loving and Christian atmosphere is the foundation of our mission.

MIRIAM’S HOUSE (Lynchburg)

Miriam’s House ends homelessness and rebuilds lives through the empowerment of women and children.

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE GOOD NEIGHBORS (Moneta)

SML Good Neighbors, through a united church and community effort, seeks to develop good neighbor skills and values in children through programs that nourish, educate, and support them, and encourages college interns to pursue service careers.