January: A new year brings new possibilities
From the desk of Harvest Foundation President Kate Keller A new year always brings with it optimism for possibilities. I believe it’s on all of us to harness these opportunities […]
Harvest funds programming to promote safe and secure housing in Martinsville, Henry County
Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc. receives $428,230 over three years to reduce evictions Martinsville, Va. — A three-year investment of $428,230 from The Harvest Foundation will enable Virginia Legal Aid […]
Henry County Schools Superintendent Sandy Strayer to retire July 1
For Immediate Release January 19, 2023 Henry County Public Schools’ superintendent Dr. Sandy Strayer has announced her upcoming retirement after 31 years as an educator. Dr. Strayer will retire at […]
Commonwealth Crossing receives $22.3M state grant for site development
Virginia Business Ready Sites Program helps attract new businesses by increasing portfolio of competitive project-ready sites RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced a total of $90 million in […]
United Way receives $143K VERP grant for housing stability services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 13, 2023 CONTACTS: Office of the Governor Macaulay Porter Email: Macaulay.Porter@governor.virginia.gov Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development Contact: Alexis Carey Email: alexis.carey@dhcd.virginia.gov Governor Glenn […]
Uptown Partnership Joins DHCD’s Mobilizing Main Street Program Cohort
Focus on community revitalization, organizational development, and capacity building MARTINSVILLE, VA (September 22, 2022) – Martinsville Uptown Partnership (UP) is joining the Commonwealth’s Department of Housing and Community Development’s (DHCD) […]
December: Part III: Who We Are — Exploring Our Values
As we wrap up 2022, it seems fitting to wrap up our final three value statements that the Harvest Board of Directors approved in September. As a reminder of the […]
Harvest Foundation celebrates Project Hope grantees, announces intent for 2023 program
Martinsville, Va. — This year’s Project Hope recipients gathered at Piedmont Arts on Dec. 7 to celebrate their upcoming projects and the 20th Anniversary of The Harvest Foundation. The Project […]
November: Part II: Who We Are — Exploring Our Values
From the desk of Harvest President Kate Keller In September, I began a three-part series sharing Harvest’s value statements. Earlier this fall, our board completed the strategic planning process by […]
United Way puts focus on financial stability, upward mobility
Martinsville, Va. — The United Way of Henry County & Martinsville embraces flexibility as the organization looks to improve the economic outlook and stability of low-to-moderate-income individuals throughout Martinsville and […]