September: Community survey – what we learned
Thank you to all that participated in Harvest’s Community Survey last month! We are grateful for your participation in the survey and the community’s engagement all along the journey of […]
Governor Northam Announces German Manufacturer to Establish First U.S. Operation in Virginia
HENRY COUNTY—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that SCHOCK GmbH, the inventor of quartz composite sinks, will invest $85 million to establish its first U.S. manufacturing operation in Henry County. Virginia […]
August: Oh, how time flies — A year in MHC
It’s been a year — a year since I joined the Harvest Foundation. As the old adage says, oh how time flies. Over this past year, I’ve shared with you […]
July: We need to hear from you
Pictured above: A look at a workgroup meeting held in the foundation’s conference center. (Note: Vaccinated individuals had the option to forgo masks during the meeting.) As I’ve been mentioning […]
June: A Roadmap to a More Equitable Harvest
By Kate Keller President, The Harvest Foundation Over the past several months, I referenced Harvest’s equity journey. Our board and staff undertook an intensive learning experience in the Fall of […]
Harvest supports SPCA expansion in Martinsville-Henry County
Martinsville, Va. — The Martinsville-Henry County SPCA received a $15,000 Pick Up the Pace! grant from The Harvest Foundation to expand its services to operate a spay and neuter clinic designed to […]
Creating Workforce Foundations in Martinsville-Henry County
Martinsville, Va. — Building a strong childcare system in Martinsville-Henry County affects more than just the lives of parents and their children — it’s a Workforce Foundation for the community. […]
School board approves new contract for superintendent
The Henry County School Board unanimously voted this morning during its monthly board meeting to waive the 30-day notice requirement for votes related to the superintendent’s contract (VA Code 22.1-60(D)) […]
May: ‘What we are learning’
As we progress through our strategic planning process, Harvest is assessing the impact of our current plan. And with our equity lens, we are looking deeper into who is benefiting […]
Hodges to Be Patrick Henry Community College New President
RICHMOND – Dr. Glenn DuBois, chancellor of Virginia’s Community Colleges, announced today that Dr. James “Greg” Hodges has been selected to become the next president of Patrick Henry Community College (PHCC). […]