June: A roadmap to a more equitable Harvest

From the desk of Harvest Foundation President Kate Keller: Our board and staff undertook an intensive learning experience in the Fall of 2020. The conclusion of that process was the creation of our Equity Roadmap -- the plan for us to integrate and institutionalize equity into our work. Equity can be a hard concept to get your head around. Here are some practical applications we are doing at The Harvest Foundation to become a more equitable organization.

Click here to read Kate's full article.

Eddie Wood of Wood Brothers Racing tells his COVID-19 vaccine story

News Highlight:

Martinsville-Henry County COVID-19 Vaccine Stories

Have you been putting off your COVID-19 Vaccine?
The Martinsville-Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness has partnered with several leaders in our community to increase vaccine confidence in Martinsville and Henry County. Hear from residents you see every day and listen to their vaccine story. Give COVID-19 #YourBestShot. #DontHesitateVaccinate

Click here to read more at healthycommunitymhc.org.

Click here to take the Martinsville-Henry County Broadband Study

Blue Ridge Gymnastics received a Pay it Forward MHC grant

Congratulations to Blue Ridge Gymnastics!

Listen to Hugh Gerlach at Blue Ridge Gymnastics talk about his experience in overcoming obstacles presented by COVID-19 and receiving funding from the Pay it Forward MHC small business relief fund.

Pay it Forward MHC is a grant program powered by the Harvest Foundation and Virginia 30 Day Fund for small businesses in Martinsville-Henry County. If you are a small business owner who could use some relief click "Apply Online" to learn more.

Apply Online
Powered by The Harvest Foundation and Virginia 30 Day Fund

Pay it Forward MHC: Round 2

We are thrilled to welcome Pay it Forward MHC recipients back for another opportunity to receive a forgivable loan!

If your business was funded between June 2020 and March 31, 2021, you are eligible to apply for a second forgivable loan of $2,000. Applications are still open for first-time applicants who will receive the full $3,000 if approved.

Selections are made on a first-come, first-served basis with preference given to applicants that have a demonstrated need and a valid business license.

Apply here today: va30dayfund.com/payitforwardmhcround2/

If funds are available, businesses funded after March 31, 2021, will be eligible beginning July 1, 2021.

Pay it Forward MHC is powered by The Harvest Foundation and Virginia 30 Day Fund.

The Harvest Foundation 2nd Quarter Grant Cycle

Let's Pick Up the Pace in 2021!

Make an impact in your community.

PUP grants in 2021 will focus on lessons learned and ways to help our community Pick Up the Pace after COVID-19. What has this pandemic taught us — what have we learned? How can you seize the opportunity to drive useful change with a PUP grant?

Click here to apply today!

About The Harvest Foundation:
The Harvest Foundation is a nonprofit organization established in 2002 by the sale of Memorial Hospital. The Foundation seeks to create a vibrant Martinsville-Henry County through economic development, education, and better health. To date, the foundation has invested more than $145 million into the community and has an annual grants budget of roughly $10-12 million. To find out more about Harvest, visit www.theharvestfoundation.org.

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