Harvest Youth Board plans second-annual community Books & Bunnies Event
Free event combines fun activities, egg hunts, and books to promote literacy to children ages 0-12 Martinsville, Va. — The Harvest Youth Board invites local youth and their families to a fun event combining Easter egg hunts and interactive activities with books! On March 25 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Smith River […]
February: Celebrating the rich history of African Americans in Martinsville-Henry County
From the desk of Harvest Foundation President Kate Keller Throughout the month of February, we had the opportunity to celebrate — to celebrate love and the rich history of African Americans in our community, recognizing how well they go together. This week we are partnering with the Fayette Area Historical Initiative (FAHI) to tell stories […]
Henry County Schools Superintendent Sandy Strayer to retire July 1
For Immediate Release January 19, 2023 Henry County Public Schools’ superintendent Dr. Sandy Strayer has announced her upcoming retirement after 31 years as an educator. Dr. Strayer will retire at the end of the 2022-2023 school year in July to focus more time on her family. She plans to pursue avenues to continue to support […]
United Way receives $143K VERP grant for housing stability services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 13, 2023 CONTACTS: Office of the Governor Macaulay Porter Email: Macaulay.Porter@governor.virginia.gov Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development Contact: Alexis Carey Email: alexis.carey@dhcd.virginia.gov Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces More Than $2.9 Million in Virginia Eviction Reduction Pilot Program Grants Investment will support eviction prevention and diversion services RICHMOND, VA – […]