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, […]
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 […]
City of Martinsville receives $2.8 Million for One Ellsworth Project
For Immediate Release: March 29, 2024 Contacts: Office of the Governor: Christian Martinez, Christian.Martinez@governor.virginia.gov Governor Youngkin Announces More Than $10 Million in Industrial Revitalization Funds Investment will support community revitalization, industrial site development, and workforce development RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced over $10 million for seven Industrial Revitalization Fund (IRF) grants for […]
January: Feedback helps us grow
From the desk of Harvest Foundation President Kate Keller Continuous improvement is a cornerstone of our foundation’s ethos. At Harvest, we are committed to being perpetual learners, drawing insights from both our successes and missteps to be an effective partner for our community. One tool in this quality improvement journey is the Grantee Perception Survey, […]
LeGrant, Frazier tapped to join The Harvest Foundation Board of Directors
Martinsville residents DelShana LeGrant and Laura Frazier will join the 15-member board Martinsville, Va. — The Harvest Foundation today announced the addition of two new members joining its Board of Directors this year, Martinsville residents DelShana LeGrant and Laura Frazier. “We are fortunate to have DelShana and Laura onboard to share their expertise and leadership […]
The GAUNTLET Business Program and Competition™ 2024 begins soon
From: The Advancement Foundation (TAF) Media Contacts: Kathy Deacon / Annette Patterson Email: Innovation@TheAdvancementFoundation.org Phone: 540 572-4542 (Office) / 202 480-0715 (Cell) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A Decade of Igniting Entrepreneurship and Innovation The GAUNTLET Business Program and Competition™ 2024 begins soon We are celebrating a big year for the Annual GAUNTLET Business Program and Competition™ […]
December: Spreading joy all year long
As they say, this is the most wonderful time of the year, and for many of us, it couldn’t be truer. It’s a time of year to be with your family and friends and to enjoy great food and laughter and to make memories that build a lifetime. We all know that this isn’t true […]
November: Harvesting Hope and Making a Difference
From the desk of Harvest Foundation President Kate Keller November is the month for gratitude and giving thanks. There are so many wonderful things to be grateful for, but I’d like to lift up the 13 youth who make up the Harvest Youth Board. The HYB is one of my favorite initiatives of Harvest. It’s […]
