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 […]

June: Turning Collective Hope into Lasting Impact

A Guest Column From The Harvest Foundation Team  By India Brown, Program Officer  The Harvest Foundation’s Project Hope Initiative is well underway, and we are excited to collaborate with community members to spark inspiration and innovation. During the month of June, Ignite Hope sessions were held across Martinsville and Henry County. Facilitated by Reynolds Homestead […]

Project Hope grantees awarded $91,287 in funding

Nine (9) grant recipients with projects across Martinsville-Henry County will complete projects over the next year Martinsville, Va. — The Harvest Foundation’s Project Hope grants program awarded nine recipients a total of $91,287 during today’s grantee celebration at The TAD Space in Uptown Martinsville. Kate Keller, president of The Harvest Foundation, welcomed around 50 grant […]

June: Embracing Summer Activities & Building Community Connectivity

Kids playing at Philpott Lake

From the desk of Harvest Foundation President Kate Keller As the warm sun shines and nature flourishes, summer presents a unique opportunity to engage in activities that foster community connectivity. With longer days and plenty of local outdoor options, this season encourages us to come together, fellowship, and strengthen our bonds as neighbors. Whether you’re […]

April: We all deserve an MHC filled with hope and positivity

Project Hope 2023 Community Listening Session at Bassett High School

From the desk of Harvest Foundation President Kate Keller I’m inspired by the hope builders in our community who’ve shared their dreams and ideas with us in our Project Hope Community Listening Sessions this week. We’ve heard from school administrators, teachers, parents, retirees, and other members of our community who are concerned about their neighborhoods […]

Martinsville-Henry County residents encouraged to attend community listening sessions

Project Hope 2022 Grant Recipients

  The Harvest Foundation will host a series of listening sessions to invite community members to brainstorm potential projects, programs to build hope in their neighborhoods Martinsville, Va. — The Harvest Foundation is hosting a series of Community Listening Sessions to hear directly from Martinsville-Henry County residents about potential projects and programs that can build […]

March: Growing toward community-engaged leadership

Nonprofit-Breakfast-2022

From the desk of Harvest Foundation President Kate Keller  Martinsville-Henry County is a community of reinvention. Local industry evolved from farming and tobacco to thriving textile and furniture operations. Now, we’re making our own path in manufacturing, small business, and entrepreneurship. We learned that diversity in thought, industry, and business makes us a stronger community. […]

Harvest Foundation marks 20 years of progress, hope in Martinsville-Henry County

2021 Annual Report Cover

Martinsville, Va. — Marking 20 years of serving Martinsville-Henry County, The Harvest Foundation officially celebrates its anniversary by releasing a special annual report and encouraging community members to bring hope to their neighborhoods. Bill Kirby, chairman of The Harvest Foundation Board of Directors, remarked on Harvest’s growth over the past two decades during the Aug. […]