Spring Staff Book Study: Finding Strength in our Imperfections
By Latala Hodges Senior Communications & Operating Officer Over the last six weeks, Harvest staff read “The Gifts of Imperfection” by Brené Brown as part of our continuous learning activities and inner work. This novel was one of Brown’s older works, published in 2010 with an updated 10th Anniversary edition. This book was like a […]
You Belong — Building a community for everyone
From the desk of The Harvest Foundation President Kate Keller The Harvest Foundation, in partnership with the diverse people and organizations that call MHC home, serves as a long-term catalyst, advocate, and investor to make our community a welcoming place where all can thrive. You may or may not recognize this statement, but this is […]
Local organization expands to support small businesses, entrepreneurs
The Minority Business Consortium is hiring a new executive director, applications due by July 1 Martinsville, Va. — A local nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs is hiring its first executive director to lead the organization to new heights in Martinsville-Henry County. Established in 2019, the Minority Business Consortium (MBC) began as a grassroots […]
May: Why Regional Collaboration Matters for Southern Virginia
At The Harvest Foundation, our mission has always been to strengthen the well-being of MHC through strategic investments in education, economic development, health, and community vitality. But over the years, we’ve learned an important truth: meaningful growth doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Our local challenges, like workforce development, affordable housing, public health, and tourism, are […]
The WaterShed: A New Hub for Environmental Learning Along the Smith River
Bassett, VA — May 16, 2025 – The Dan River Basin Association (DRBA), in partnership with the Eco Ambassador Council (EAC), The Harvest Foundation, Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia, Henry County and other critical contributors, celebrated the completion of The WaterShed, a transformative outdoor education site located along the Smith River in Bassett, VA. The […]
Community mixer planned to kickoff Project Hope 2025
Martinsville, Va. — The Harvest Foundation invites everyone to kick off this year’s Project Hope initiative at a community mixer on Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to noon (12 p.m.) at the Gravely-Lester Art Garden, located at the corner of Starling Avenue and Mulberry Road. This free, family-friendly event is an opportunity to: Learn […]
April: Volunteerism builds strong communities
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in our own routines and responsibilities. But take a moment to zoom out, and you’ll see that the strength of any community doesn’t just come from infrastructure or policy—it comes from people. And one of the most powerful ways people contribute to their communities is […]
March: Celebrating a legacy of women in philanthropy
From the desk of Harvest Foundation President Kate Keller This week, I had the privilege of being interviewed by our own Brenell Thomas of the Martinsville-Henry County Chamber of Commerce. Brenell is using her regular cable show on BTW21 to celebrate Women’s History Month. The interview got me thinking about women in philanthropy and the […]
Local church holds community conversation on food access
Potential solutions and partners for food access discussed during Saturday’s meeting Martinsville, Va. — Around 20 people gathered this past Saturday at Grace Presbyterian Church on Fayette Street in Uptown Martinsville to discuss food access and food insecurity following the recent closure of Family Dollar, formerly located at the Central Plaza on Memorial Boulevard. “This […]
Harvest Youth Board Springs Children into Reading at Books & Bunnies Event
Harvest Youth Board hosts annual Books & Bunnies event Martinsville, VA – The Harvest Youth Board is thrilled to once again bring joy and learning to the community through its annual Books and Bunnies. This free, family-friendly event will take place on Saturday, March 22nd, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Monogram Smith […]
