We Choose Hope

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 […]

Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces First-of-its-Kind American Tin Production Facility

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

May: Taking Care of Our Mental Health

From the desk of Harvest Foundation President Kate Keller In today’s fast-paced world, mental health awareness has become a crucial topic of discussion. As our lives become increasingly digital and interconnected, it’s easy to overlook the importance of taking care of our mental well-being. However, amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life, there lies […]

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 […]

Visitor Spending Reached $70.4 Million in Martinsville – Henry County in 2022

Paddling at Philpott Lake in Bassett, Virginia.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Beth Marshall Marketing & Communications Manager Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation 276.403.5946 bmarshall@yesmartinsville.com     Virginia reached $30.3 billion in visitor spending, returning to pre-pandemic levels Martinsville – Henry County, VA (January 25, 2024)– Visitor spending for Martinsville – Henry County reached $70.4 million, a 5.1 percent change over 2021. Tourism-supported […]

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 […]