The Harvest Foundation to invest $6 million at Commonwealth Crossing Business Centre

Commonwealth Crossing Investment

Revenue-related agreement for Tract 2 at CCBC will support EDC, Henry County, Martinsville Martinsville, Va. — The Harvest Foundation will invest $6 million to further develop Tract 2 at Commonwealth Crossing Business Centre, a premier business park spanning 726 acres, located in southern Henry County along the North Carolina border. Currently marketed as a 200-acre […]

June: Embracing Summer Activities & Building Community Connectivity

Kids playing at Philpott Lake

From the desk of Harvest Foundation President Kate Keller As the warm sun shines and nature flourishes, summer presents a unique opportunity to engage in activities that foster community connectivity. With longer days and plenty of local outdoor options, this season encourages us to come together, fellowship, and strengthen our bonds as neighbors. Whether you’re […]

Bank Brings Together Experts to Discuss Funding for Rural Projects

The Richmond Fed recently hosted national, regional and local organizations whose influence could help resolve some of the issues rural communities and small towns face when trying to fund their projects. The Rural Investment Capital Development Expert Convening took place in Charlotte, North Carolina, on May 30–31 and brought together Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Annie E. […]

May: Building Community Connectedness

From the desk of Harvest Foundation President Kate Keller Hopefully, by now you have heard of Project Hope. We launched Project Hope last year to simultaneously celebrate our 20th Anniversary and to activate a component of our current strategic plan — building community connectedness. Last year was a great success, and we are building on […]

Additional broadband funding supports local projects

broadband investment

Governor Youngkin Announces More Than $59.5 Million in Virginia Telecommunication Initiative Grants Investment will support broadband access to more than 29,900 homes, businesses, and community anchors RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced more than $59.5 million in grants through the Virginia Telecommunications Initiative (VATI) for 14 projects serving 20 localities throughout Virginia. The […]

April: We all deserve an MHC filled with hope and positivity

Project Hope 2023 Community Listening Session at Bassett High School

From the desk of Harvest Foundation President Kate Keller I’m inspired by the hope builders in our community who’ve shared their dreams and ideas with us in our Project Hope Community Listening Sessions this week. We’ve heard from school administrators, teachers, parents, retirees, and other members of our community who are concerned about their neighborhoods […]

Martinsville-Henry County residents encouraged to attend community listening sessions

Project Hope 2022 Grant Recipients

  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

Spencer Koger

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 […]