January: Why Community Visioning Matters Right Now
From the desk of The Harvest Foundation President Kate Keller Next month, we’re going to launch our community-wide visioning process that will strive to include everyone from every corner of Martinsville and Henry County to chart a path for our next 25 years. My goal for this month’s blog is to write about community unity […]
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2026 News
The Harvest Foundation welcomes three new directors
New members Paul Huckfeldt, Paulina Vazquez, and Katie Ryan Snyder expand the foundation’s leadership and community perspectives Martinsville, Va. — The Harvest Foundation announced today the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors: Paul Huckfeldt, Paulina Vazquez, and Katie Ryan Snyder. “We are thrilled to welcome Katie, Paul, and Paulina to The […]
First Homes in Villa Heights Project Now Up for Sale
COLLINSVILLE, Va. (December 16, 2025) ‒ Henry County officials and community partners gathered today for a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the completion of the first four homes in the Villa Heights Housing Project. The event signifies a major milestone in the County’s ongoing effort to redevelop 13 formerly drug-blighted parcels into affordable, workforce single-family homes. “This […]
December: Building a Future We Choose
From the desk of The Harvest Foundation President Kate Keller As we welcome a brand-new year, there’s a special sense of optimism in the air. This season always invites reflection and fresh beginnings — but this year brings an even more exciting opportunity for all of us. The Harvest Foundation, in partnership with city and […]
November: Why Housing Matters
From the desk of The Harvest Foundation Vice President, Community Investments, DeWitt House When people ask why The Harvest Foundation is investing in housing, the answer is both simple and complicated: a community can’t thrive without a strong housing foundation. Without it, economic growth slows, students struggle, and long-term well-being becomes harder to achieve. For […]
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From Project Hope to the Polls, Every Voice Matters
From the desk of The Harvest Foundation President Kate Keller Over the past few years, October has turned into Project Hope month for us at Harvest. We announce all of the grantees selected by the community-led Project Hope Committee. This 13-member committee reviews all of the applications and determines which projects meet the goals of […]
The Harvest Foundation awards $73,550 in Project Hope grant awards
Six local organizations, volunteer groups received funding for projects and programs across Martinsville-Henry County Martinsville, Va. — The Harvest Foundation is excited to announce $73,550 in grant awards through its Project Hope community engagement initiative, supporting six grassroots projects led by community members across Martinsville-Henry County. “Hope is grounded in community,” said Harvest Program Officer […]
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Grants Awarded 2024 – $16,731,867.00 Henry County Public Schools Educational Leadership Initiative $146,000.00 The Harvest Foundation Educational Leadership Initiative $1,085,000.00 City of Martinsville Gap Funding: Fayette Street Lofts $96,000.00 The Harvest Foundation School-Based Health Center Planning Grant $54,000.00 Dan River Basin Association DRBA DEI Integrated Strategic Plan $20,000.00 Piedmont Community Services Board PCS Diversity, Equity, […]