The Harvest Foundation awards $73,550 in Project Hope grant awards
Six local organizations, volunteer groups received funding for projects and programs across Martinsville-Henry County Martinsville, Va. — The Harvest Foundation is excited to announce $73,550 in grant awards through its Project Hope community engagement initiative, supporting six grassroots projects led by community members across Martinsville-Henry County. “Hope is grounded in community,” said Harvest Program Officer […]
Building Stronger Teams for Stronger Communities
From the desk of The Harvest Foundation President Kate Keller In the day-to-day business of work, it’s easy for staff to become focused on deadlines, meetings, and individual tasks. While productivity matters, organizations thrive when teams feel connected, engaged, and aligned with a shared vision. In the nonprofit sector, it’s common for teams to become […]
The Harvest Foundation seeks strategic planning partner for long-range planning, visioning
Harvest will officially kick off its community-led strategic planning process in January 2026 Martinsville, Va. — The Harvest Foundation has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking a qualified consulting firm or collaborative team to lead its next major strategic planning initiative: a bold, community-centered strategic visioning and long-range planning process. The selected firm will […]
Harvest expands investment in affordable housing access in Martinsville, Henry County
The Fuller Center for Housing of Martinsville-Henry County received a three-year investment of $200,000 to address affordable housing efforts Martinsville, Va. — The Harvest Foundation continues to invest in local efforts to improve housing with a recent three-year, $200,000 investment to the Fuller Center for Housing of Martinsville-Henry County to support the Home Builds & […]
The Harvest Foundation welcomes Clayton Campbell as the new Director of Evaluation and Policy
Campbell to strengthen data, evaluation, and policy strategies for greater community impact Martinsville, Va. — The Harvest Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of Clayton Campbell as its new Director of Evaluation and Policy, a position created to strengthen the foundation’s capacity to measure impact, support community-led progress, and advance systems-level change across Martinsville-Henry […]
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces First-of-its-Kind American Tin Production Facility
Nathan Trotter to invest approximately $65 million in Henry County, creating an estimated 118 jobs and strengthening domestic production of metals critical to national defense RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced Nathan Trotter, the leading supplier and recycler of tin and tin alloy products in North America, will invest approximately $65 million to […]
August: Back to School Brings New Possibilities
From the desk of The Harvest Foundation President Kate Keller As the long, warm days of summer draw to an end, we’re met with that familiar mix of nostalgia and excitement. Summer often feels endless; full of late nights, family trips, and days spent at the pool. But as the season turns, so does our […]
Harvest investment supports recovery, education through Hope Center Ministries
The Harvest Foundation awarded Hope Center Ministries $365,000 over three years to expand recovery services in Martinsville-Henry County Martinsville, Va. — The Harvest Foundation recently announced an investment of $365,000 over three years to Hope Center Ministries – Axton, Va., to expand access to long-term recovery services, education, and workforce development opportunities for men overcoming […]
May: Why Regional Collaboration Matters for Southern Virginia
At The Harvest Foundation, our mission has always been to strengthen the well-being of MHC through strategic investments in education, economic development, health, and community vitality. But over the years, we’ve learned an important truth: meaningful growth doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Our local challenges, like workforce development, affordable housing, public health, and tourism, are […]
The WaterShed: A New Hub for Environmental Learning Along the Smith River
Bassett, VA — May 16, 2025 – The Dan River Basin Association (DRBA), in partnership with the Eco Ambassador Council (EAC), The Harvest Foundation, Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia, Henry County and other critical contributors, celebrated the completion of The WaterShed, a transformative outdoor education site located along the Smith River in Bassett, VA. The […]