From the President

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

On behalf of the Eastmont Community Foundation Board of Directors, I would like to express our gratitude for your ongoing support of our initiatives and programs. We are truly fortunate to have dedicated individuals, such as yourself, in our community who help advance ECF’s mission to improve the quality of life across eastern Montgomery, Virginia, and Connect Others in the Community. Whether you give your time to volunteer, contribute financially to ECF, or make strategic investments that promote positive change through various programs, every contribution is valued and appreciated.

Eastmont Community Foundation is dedicated to supporting eastern Montgomery County, Virginia, by ensuring that all funds and investments remain within the local community. As a community-focused foundation, we are committed to serving the needs of our area. Every contribution directly enhances our programs and facilities.

ECF was founded in 1982 by Dr. George R. “Bob” Smith Jr. as a scholarship program for the former Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Shawsville, Virginia. The Foundation has grown to include scholarships, grants and several ongoing initiatives (Waldron Fitness Center, Meadowbrook Center, Old Town Fields and Eastmont Thrift Store) in the eastern Montgomery community. Dr. Smith’s vision and dedication have established a legacy that we are all responsible for upholding.

Check out our website at www.eastmontcf.com and follow us on Facebook for information (page names: Eastmont Community Foundation, Waldron Fitness Center, Old Town Fields LLC, Eastmont Thrift Store), event dates and other happenings around the community. ECF also supports the LINC, as the official newsletter of the Foundation and is utilized to send out news and happenings within the community.

As we go into 2026, the Foundation looks forward to building stronger community networks, connecting others and continuing to provide valuable resources that make eastern Montgomery County a great place to live, work and connect. We hope to see you soon!

Sincerely,

Lauren M. Tate
President,
Eastmont Community Foundation

Jan. 1, 2026