Martinsville day center celebrates sensory room grand opening

Edwards Adult Day Center officially cuts the ribbon Friday on its Zen Room Martinsville, Va. — Edwards Adult Day Center today celebrated the grand opening of its Zen Room at its location on Commonwealth Boulevard in Martinsville. The room is a new outlet for the center to support its most vulnerable participants, those with Alzheimer’s, […]

The Harvest Foundation announces staff milestones, leadership transitions

Sheryl Agee to retire after more than a decade of dedicated service to The Harvest Foundation and the Martinsville-Henry County community Martinsville, Va. — The Harvest Foundation today announced the upcoming retirement of Sheryl Agee, Senior Operating Officer, who will step down from her role in February 2025. As part of this transition, the foundation […]

September: This is “My Why” — YMCA’s role in building community

This month, Harvest announced a $12 million commitment toward building a new YMCA in Martinsville on the 5-Points Corner of North Memorial Boulevard, Fayette, and Church Streets.  This is one of Harvest’s largest single commitments and many may wonder — why? While I can’t speak on behalf of each of the Harvest Board of Directors, […]

Harvest $12 million investment for new YMCA boosts community revitalization

Martinsville, VA (September 19, 2024) – The Harvest Foundation announced today a $12 million investment to transform a vital gateway to Martinsville’s uptown business district through the construction of a new Martinsville-Henry County Family YMCA. The announcement, held at the future site of the new YMCA, included remarks from officials at the YMCA, Harvest, and […]

August: The Ripple Effect – Growing our childcare system

From the desk of Harvest Foundation President Kate Keller  As we are wrapping up the summer, we are preparing for a Fall Summit focusing on Early Childhood Education. This will be an inspiring event dedicated to shaping a system that supports the future of our youngest learners. This summit, scheduled for Oct. 8 at New […]

July: Reporting Out — Nonprofit Center Survey Results

In the March Newsletter, I introduced the concept of a Nonprofit Center, which is a central office space that not only offers affordable rent to nonprofits but can provide shared services and programming that support nonprofits. We asked our nonprofit community to complete a survey and let us know about their needs and wants. We […]

City of Martinsville receives $2.8 Million for One Ellsworth Project

For Immediate Release: March 29, 2024 Contacts: Office of the Governor: Christian Martinez, Christian.Martinez@governor.virginia.gov Governor Youngkin Announces More Than $10 Million in Industrial Revitalization Funds Investment will support community revitalization, industrial site development, and workforce development RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced over $10 million for seven Industrial Revitalization Fund (IRF) grants for […]

January: Feedback helps us grow

From the desk of Harvest Foundation President Kate Keller Continuous improvement is a cornerstone of our foundation’s ethos. At Harvest, we are committed to being perpetual learners, drawing insights from both our successes and missteps to be an effective partner for our community. One tool in this quality improvement journey is the Grantee Perception Survey, […]

LeGrant, Frazier tapped to join The Harvest Foundation Board of Directors

Martinsville residents DelShana LeGrant and Laura Frazier will join the 15-member board Martinsville, Va. — The Harvest Foundation today announced the addition of two new members joining its Board of Directors this year, Martinsville residents DelShana LeGrant and Laura Frazier. “We are fortunate to have DelShana and Laura onboard to share their expertise and leadership […]

The GAUNTLET Business Program and Competition™ 2024 begins soon

From: The Advancement Foundation (TAF) Media Contacts: Kathy Deacon / Annette Patterson Email: Innovation@TheAdvancementFoundation.org Phone: 540 572-4542 (Office) / 202 480-0715 (Cell) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A Decade of Igniting Entrepreneurship and Innovation The GAUNTLET Business Program and Competition™ 2024 begins soon We are celebrating a big year for the Annual GAUNTLET Business Program and Competition™ […]