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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Harvest $12 million investment for new YMCA boosts community revitalization
Martinsville, VA (September 19, 2024) – The Harvest Foundation announced today a $12 million investment to transform a vital gateway to Martinsville’s uptown business district through the construction of a new Martinsville-Henry County Family YMCA. The announcement, held at the future site of the new YMCA, included remarks from officials at the YMCA, Harvest, and […]
August: The Ripple Effect – Growing our childcare system
From the desk of Harvest Foundation President Kate Keller As we are wrapping up the summer, we are preparing for a Fall Summit focusing on Early Childhood Education. This will be an inspiring event dedicated to shaping a system that supports the future of our youngest learners. This summit, scheduled for Oct. 8 at New […]
July: Reporting Out — Nonprofit Center Survey Results
In the March Newsletter, I introduced the concept of a Nonprofit Center, which is a central office space that not only offers affordable rent to nonprofits but can provide shared services and programming that support nonprofits. We asked our nonprofit community to complete a survey and let us know about their needs and wants. We […]
