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 local efforts to grow the region. But what is there to learn from all these activities and changes? The Harvest Team works at being a […]
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 to its Black Box Theatre in Uptown Martinsville with support from The Harvest Foundation. A $25,000 grant, funded from Harvest’s PUP! Small Grants Program, will […]
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 III Thanksgiving Eve Dinner. Last year they served over 3,000 meals and are on track to repeat that this year. This large and logistically complex […]
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 outdoor fitness court opened Tuesday in Henry County at the Monogram Foods Smith River Sports Complex, and one is on its way to Martinsville through […]
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 to every Revolutionary and Civil War battlefield, visited every presidential house or library along the route to visit our grandparents, and had to watch every […]
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 our work supporting communities and driving social impact, we constantly face complex challenges that require open-mindedness, collaboration, and a willingness to reconsider our positions. “Think […]
The Harvest Foundation awards nearly $64,000 for Project Hope 2024
Six local organizations and volunteer groups received funding for projects and programs across Martinsville-Henry County Martinsville, Va. — The Harvest Foundation awarded nearly $64,000 to fund six Project Hope grants at today’s grantee celebration, held at the Bassett Train Station Event Center. Harvest President Kate Keller welcomed the crowd of nearly 50 people, remarking on […]
Martinsville day center celebrates sensory room grand opening
Edwards Adult Day Center officially cuts the ribbon Friday on its Zen Room Martinsville, Va. — Edwards Adult Day Center today celebrated the grand opening of its Zen Room at its location on Commonwealth Boulevard in Martinsville. The room is a new outlet for the center to support its most vulnerable participants, those with Alzheimer’s, […]
The Harvest Foundation announces staff milestones, leadership transitions
Sheryl Agee to retire after more than a decade of dedicated service to The Harvest Foundation and the Martinsville-Henry County community Martinsville, Va. — The Harvest Foundation today announced the upcoming retirement of Sheryl Agee, Senior Operating Officer, who will step down from her role in February 2025. As part of this transition, the foundation […]
September: This is “My Why” — YMCA’s role in building community
This month, Harvest announced a $12 million commitment toward building a new YMCA in Martinsville on the 5-Points Corner of North Memorial Boulevard, Fayette, and Church Streets. This is one of Harvest’s largest single commitments and many may wonder — why? While I can’t speak on behalf of each of the Harvest Board of Directors, […]
