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 & […]
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 […]
Community mixer planned to kickoff Project Hope 2025
Martinsville, Va. — The Harvest Foundation invites everyone to kick off this year’s Project Hope initiative at a community mixer on Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to noon (12 p.m.) at the Gravely-Lester Art Garden, located at the corner of Starling Avenue and Mulberry Road. This free, family-friendly event is an opportunity to: Learn […]
April: Volunteerism builds strong communities
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in our own routines and responsibilities. But take a moment to zoom out, and you’ll see that the strength of any community doesn’t just come from infrastructure or policy—it comes from people. And one of the most powerful ways people contribute to their communities is […]
March: Celebrating a legacy of women in philanthropy
From the desk of Harvest Foundation President Kate Keller This week, I had the privilege of being interviewed by our own Brenell Thomas of the Martinsville-Henry County Chamber of Commerce. Brenell is using her regular cable show on BTW21 to celebrate Women’s History Month. The interview got me thinking about women in philanthropy and the […]
Local church holds community conversation on food access
Potential solutions and partners for food access discussed during Saturday’s meeting Martinsville, Va. — Around 20 people gathered this past Saturday at Grace Presbyterian Church on Fayette Street in Uptown Martinsville to discuss food access and food insecurity following the recent closure of Family Dollar, formerly located at the Central Plaza on Memorial Boulevard. “This […]