The Warm Hearth Foundation

About

A Culture of Philanthropy

We believe that aging with dignity is the right of all seniors. More than one-third of our independent living residents qualify for low-income subsidies under federal guidelines. The Warm Hearth Foundation employs its resources to educate and advocate on behalf of seniors who spend down their resources and need assistance with the cost of long-term care and related services. Many loyal donors contribute through a variety of programs to support these needs annually.

Helping Those In Need Today

Many seniors on our campus worked hard and saved for their future, but they now find themselves in need of life’s most basic necessities. The Foundation strives to educate our community about the challenges seniors on low, fixed incomes face that range from food insecurity to safe housing and access to health care.

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The Brian H. Smith Benevolence Endowment

This growing endowment, established by Warm Hearth resident donors, honors the legacy of Brian H. Smith, an inspirational Foundation Trustee. Its earnings provide essential care at Showalter and Kroontje Health Care Centers for residents who cannot afford to pay. From an initial $5,000 gift, the endowment has grown into a transformative resource of more than $2.6 million in 2024.

The Karen L. Hanks Leadership Endowment

This endowed fund was established to provide the Warm Hearth Village President & CEO with sustainable resources to fund key leadership and development opportunities for staff as well as planning efforts that advance the strategic position of the organization.

Our Staff

Tambra Dixon

Vice President of Philanthropy & Strategic Growth 23 Years of Service

Tina Smith

Since 2024
TcSmith@warmhearth.org

Karen Hanks

Retired Senior Executive Resident Representative

Mike Spears

Retired, Internal Revenue Service Resident Representative

Dr. Thomas (Tom) Pierce

Professor of Psychology, Radford University

Keith L. Brandis

President, Volvo Technology of America, LLC

Trevor S. Gray

Wealth Manager, Kingsview Partners

Heather Ducote

Senior Director of Marketing and Brand Management, Virginia Tech Communications and Marketing Division

Bettye Ackerman

Campbell & Ackerman Attorneys at Law

Ways To Give

You can help provide a healthy and positive future for our seniors by generously giving in the following ways:

  • Cash
  • Securities
  • Real Estate & Personal Property
  • Planned Gifts / Life Income Gifts
  • Bequests
  • In-Kind Gifts
  • Matching Gifts
  • Memorial / Honorarium Gifts
  • Life Lease Refund
  • Volunteer
  • Donate to the Treasure Trove Thrift Store

Make a gift online by clicking the donate button, or mail your gift to 2607 Warm Hearth Drive, Suite 100, Blacksburg, VA 24060.

American Express Members Give

Select the Warm Hearth Foundation on the member's rewards page and a portion of your purchases will benefit our neighbors in need.

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Kroger Community Rewards

Kroger Community Rewards makes fundraising easy by donating to a percentage of your shopping to The Warm Hearth Foundation. Link your card and then all you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Shopper’s Card!

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Amazon Wishlist

Micah's Pantry at Warm Hearth Village provides access to food, personal care items, household cleaning supplies, pet food and more for seniors in need on our campus. Donations may be dropped off Monday-Friday at the Karr Activity Center - 2603 Warm Hearth Drive, Blacksburg, or have them shipped to us directly by shopping our Amazon Wishlist.

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