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Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces First-of-its-Kind American Tin Production Facility
Nathan Trotter to invest approximately $65 million in Henry County, creating an estimated 118 jobs and strengthening domestic production of metals critical to national defense RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced Nathan Trotter, the leading supplier and recycler of tin and tin alloy products in North America, will invest approximately $65 million to […]
August: Back to School Brings New Possibilities
From the desk of The Harvest Foundation President Kate Keller As the long, warm days of summer draw to an end, we’re met with that familiar mix of nostalgia and excitement. Summer often feels endless; full of late nights, family trips, and days spent at the pool. But as the season turns, so does our […]
Harvest investment supports recovery, education through Hope Center Ministries
The Harvest Foundation awarded Hope Center Ministries $365,000 over three years to expand recovery services in Martinsville-Henry County Martinsville, Va. — The Harvest Foundation recently announced an investment of $365,000 over three years to Hope Center Ministries – Axton, Va., to expand access to long-term recovery services, education, and workforce development opportunities for men overcoming […]
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 […]
June: 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 […]