2020 Wrap Up
Pictured above: Kate Keller, President of The Harvest Foundation 2020 has been a challenging year, one that brought added hardships and hard conversations. Like many of you, the Harvest Foundation […]
From the President: November – The month of giving thanks and being grateful
Pictured above: Kate Keller, The Harvest Foundation President November. The month of giving thanks and being grateful. Research shows that individuals who regularly express gratitude are happier, less depressed, more […]
Applications are open for new homes in Martinsville
Martinsville, Va. — Applications are underway for a new neighborhood coming to Martinsville-Henry County that will include affordable housing with low-interest loans available through USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) […]
‘We’re starting our Equity Journey at Harvest’
Pictured above: Kate Keller What goes through your mind when I say “Life’s not fair?” For me, it’s my mom saying that when I wanted Guess jeans or a sweater […]
Commonwealth Crossing Business Centre receives $1.5 million ARC POWER grant award
The iconic Commonwealth Crossing water tank is pictured here. Martinsville, Va. — Commonwealth Crossing Business Centre (CCBC) was awarded a $1.5 million grant by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to build […]
Harvest Youth Board, Harvest Foundation partner to support local foster care program
Pictured from left to right are Kate Keller, Sheryl Agee, Amy Rice, Harvest Youth Board Members Taylor Gary, Chairman Will Gardner, and Susanna Lawrence, fiscal assistant supervisor at Henry-Martinsville DSS. […]
Kate Keller’s First Two Months at Harvest
By Kate Keller It’s hard to believe that two months have gone by since I came to Harvest. It’s been a whirlwind in many ways and a slow entry in […]
New resources available for local childcare needs
Martinsville, Va. — A new website, located at ChildcareMHC.org, is available for parents, caregivers, and providers to help navigate childcare resources in Martinsville-Henry County. The website, developed by a local childcare […]
COVID-19 and Record Unemployment Leave Many Virginians Without Health Insurance
Martinsville, VA – The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has caused the greatest loss of health insurance in American history. According to recent reports from the Urban Institute and Families USA, over 5.4 […]
Martinsville Bulletin: Harvest Foundation and Virginia 30 Day Fund have more funds to give away after helping 100 small businesses
A Harvest Foundation partnership to help small businesses cope with the financial fallout from COVID-19 just marked a milestone of 100 awards in less than a month — and there’s […]