Martinsville-Henry County residents encouraged to attend community listening sessions
The Harvest Foundation will host a series of listening sessions to invite community members to brainstorm potential projects, programs to build hope in their neighborhoods Martinsville, Va. — The Harvest Foundation is hosting a series of Community Listening Sessions to hear directly from Martinsville-Henry County residents about potential projects and programs that can build […]
Drug Court program growing in Martinsville-Henry County
Special Note: This news release contains information about an individual’s experience in the Drug Court program and his sobriety journey. He has asked that his last name be omitted for privacy. The Harvest Foundation will invest $336,480 over the next three years to support startup costs for the Piedmont Adult Drug Court program Martinsville, Va. […]
Uptown Partnership Appoints Spencer Koger as New Executive Director
Martinsville, VA (Friday, April 7, 2023) – Uptown Partnership announced today that Spencer Koger has been named its new executive director. Koger succeeds Tim Hall, who recently served as interim director and vacated the post earlier this year. Koger’s first day on the job was Monday, April 3. “We could not be more thrilled to […]
March: Growing toward community-engaged leadership
From the desk of Harvest Foundation President Kate Keller Martinsville-Henry County is a community of reinvention. Local industry evolved from farming and tobacco to thriving textile and furniture operations. Now, we’re making our own path in manufacturing, small business, and entrepreneurship. We learned that diversity in thought, industry, and business makes us a stronger community. […]
The Harvest Foundation announces investment for Bassett Library renovation project
Harvest to contribute $396,184 toward capital campaign for library renovations Martinsville, Va. — The Bassett Library Steering Committee and the Blue Ridge Regional Library system today launched a $2.25 million capital campaign supporting an extensive renovation and expansion of the Bassett Library. The Harvest Foundation will invest $396,184 toward the renovation project. “Libraries are at […]
Harvest Youth Board plans second-annual community Books & Bunnies Event
Free event combines fun activities, egg hunts, and books to promote literacy to children ages 0-12 Martinsville, Va. — The Harvest Youth Board invites local youth and their families to a fun event combining Easter egg hunts and interactive activities with books! On March 25 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Smith River […]
The Harvest Foundation welcomes new program officer for health, education
Dr. Sandy Strayer will begin her role on July 3 Martinsville, Va. — The Harvest Foundation announced today the addition of Dr. Sandy Strayer as the new health and education program officer. She will begin her role at the foundation on July 3. “We are thrilled to welcome Sandy to our team following a months-long […]
The Harvest Foundation joins philanthropic coalition to support mental health education in Virginia
18 philanthropic foundations to collectively provide support for expanded training Martinsville, Va. — The Harvest Foundation is collaborating with 17 other philanthropic foundations throughout Virginia to fund expanded REACH behavioral health trainings for primary care providers treating children, adolescents and young adults across the Commonwealth. These foundations contributed more than $170,000 in an effort to […]
February: Celebrating the rich history of African Americans in Martinsville-Henry County
From the desk of Harvest Foundation President Kate Keller Throughout the month of February, we had the opportunity to celebrate — to celebrate love and the rich history of African Americans in our community, recognizing how well they go together. This week we are partnering with the Fayette Area Historical Initiative (FAHI) to tell stories […]
Community Health Worker program grows in Martinsville, Henry County
United Way of Henry County and Martinsville looks to hire Spanish-speaking Community Health Worker Martinsville, Va. — The United Way of Henry County and Martinsville looks to hire a Spanish-speaking Community Health Worker (CHW) to address health disparities within the Hispanic/Latino/Latinx communities in Martinsville-Henry County. The Harvest Foundation funded a $25,000 grant to support this […]
