February: Why your stories matter to lawmakers
As I am writing this, I am in Washington, D.C. and have just completed a day on the Hill visiting Representative Griffith’s, Senator Warner’s, and Senator Kaine’s offices to share […]
The Harvest Foundation supports local group focused on strengthening youth initiatives
A $260,609 investment to Piedmont Community Services will fund The Helping Youth Thrive Collaborative Martinsville, Va. — A coalition of youth-focused organizations in Martinsville and Henry County (MHC) is focused […]
January: Staying Steady in Times of Change — A Message to our Grantee Partners
From the desk of Harvest Foundation President Kate Keller In times of uncertainty and change, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The world around us is constantly evolving, and the challenges […]
The Harvest Foundation announces DeWitt House in new role as Vice President, Community Investments
House joined the foundation’s staff in 2014 as a program officer Martinsville, Va. — The Harvest Foundation is pleased to announce the promotion of DeWitt House to the newly created […]
December: A year of change, progress, and the Power of Learning
This was a year for learning new things. We all witnessed a chaotic and unpredictable Presidential election. We saw changes in local leadership. We also saw significant progress in some […]
Black Box upgrades to boost youth engagement, community growth
Funding will support building a downstairs dressing room for privacy, upgrades to the freight lift (elevator) to transport heavy props Martinsville, Va. — TheatreWorks Community Players is working on upgrades […]
November: Growth and Gratitude
During this season of gratitude, I like to reflect on the positive things happening around me. This year, the Harvest Youth Board is once again hosting the W. Dan Prince […]
High-tech outdoor fitness court opens in Henry County, coming soon to Martinsville
The Harvest Foundation provided matching grants from The National Fitness Campaign for two accessible outdoor fitness courts, includes access to free expert training app Martinsville, Va. — A new state-of-the-art […]
October: The Power of Local Connections and Civic Duty
From the desk of Harvest Foundation President Kate Keller My mom was a high school American government and history teacher. As you might imagine, my brothers and I were dragged […]
Staff Book Study: “Think Again” by Adam Grant
by Sheryl Agee Our team recently completed a staff book study on “Think Again” by Adam Grant, and it couldn’t have been more relevant to the work we do. In […]