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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Virginia Housing Grants and Planning District Commissions Create New Housing Opportunities for Virginians
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2.1.23 CONTACT: Adrian Robinett (c) 276-971-0494 Adrian.Robinett@virginiahousing.com RICHMOND, VA- In 2021, Virginia Housing awarded a $40 million grant program to Virginia’s 21 Planning District Commissions (PDCs) to […]
The Harvest Foundation welcomes Bassett, Korff to Board of Directors
Local residents Jeb Bassett, John Korff join 14-member board Martinsville, Va. — The Harvest Foundation welcomes two new members to its board of directors this year, Henry County resident John […]
Kelvin Perry to lead Harvest Foundation Board of Directors
Perry marks history at the foundation as its first African American chairman Martinsville, Va. — The Harvest Foundation Board of Directors is under new leadership, electing Henry County resident Kelvin […]