We all deserve an MHC filled with hope and positivity
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From the desk of Harvest Foundation President Kate Keller
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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 and want to be involved in shaping the future of Martinsville-Henry County.
I’ll share a quick story about a participant who attended a session this week. When they showed up at the registration table, they seemed unenthusiastic about the event and unapproachable, but they were welcomed with open arms. Nearly two hours later, they emerged from the meeting with a smile on their face. They were grateful for the opportunity to voice their concerns in a productive way and left the session with an idea for how Project Hope could benefit their neighborhood.
These interactions are a major part of why The Harvest Foundation invests its time and resources into community-driven programs.
Our work in community-engaged leadership is just starting. We have a lot to learn, and much more to accomplish with residents in Martinsville-Henry County. If you weren’t able to attend a Community Listening Session this week, we still want to hear from you. Send us a message, call, or stop by our office in Uptown Martinsville.
We all deserve an MHC filled with hope and positivity for our shared future. Let’s get to work.
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Tonight is the last of this year's Project Hope Community Listening Sessions. Join us from 6-8 p.m. at Martinsville High School (351 E Commonwealth Blvd, Martinsville, VA 24112).
Our goal is to determine community priorities that will drive Project Hope 2023. Your ideas will establish the theme of this year's grants program. The community-led Project Hope Committee will use these themes to evaluate proposals and allocate funding.
All meetings will include light refreshments, dinner vouchers to local restaurants, and door prizes! We hope to see you there.
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Pictured from left to right are Kelly Koebel, senior assistant director of clinical services at Piedmont Community Services, Sheryl Agee, senior operating officer at The Harvest Foundation, Quincy Gravely, justice support supervisor at Piedmont Community Services, and Greg Preston, executive director of Piedmont Community Services.
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Drug Court program growing in
Martinsville-Henry County
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The Harvest Foundation will invest $336,480 over the next three years to support startup costs for the Piedmont Adult Drug Court program
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Martinsville, Va. — Dewey was on probation in two counties and didn’t see a way out. On advice from his lawyer, he joined the Drug Court treatment program in Halifax County as a last-ditch effort to save his life.
“I don’t know about anyone else, but I was down to the animal level when I came in (to Drug Court),” Dewey said. “I started having seizures as a result of my substance use, and I didn’t know how to function in society anymore. I would be dead somewhere if not for Drug Court.”
Dewey, 26, said he was heading toward serious jail time or death. He said when he finally trusted himself and the Drug Court process, that’s when things started to turn around.
“I knew I needed that structured environment and a pre-step plan that was clear to follow,” he said. “The probation officer for Drug Court made all the difference. She was compassionate and understanding but also firm. She believed in me before I believed in myself, and that was key to my recovery. When I changed my attitude and took accountability for my actions, I was able to really take advantage of the program.”
The Harvest Foundation will invest $336,480 over the next three years to support startup costs for the Piedmont Adult Drug Court, located in Martinsville-Henry County. The court, established in October 2021, admitted its first participants in April 2022. The National Institute of Justice studied the drug court model for a decade. The study showed that the program “reduced recidivism by as much as 40 percent and resulted, on average, in public savings of $6,744 per participant.”
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Hometown Hustle: Season Two!
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Martinsville-Henry County YMCA: Healthy Kids Day
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Virginia College Advising Corps: Hiring Recent Grads
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There's always something fun to do in
Martinsville-Henry County.
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Make an impact in your community. Share your HOPE.
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We welcome your voice and ideas at The Harvest Foundation.
Our general responsive grants cycle is open year-round with consideration from our Board of Directors once a quarter. Our PUP Small Grants Program is an open process with decisions made in less than six weeks. Project Hope grants support small, grassroots projects with immediate impact.
Give our office a call to schedule an appointment with a program officer.
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About The Harvest Foundation:
The Harvest Foundation is a nonprofit organization established in 2002 by the sale of Memorial Hospital. In partnership with the diverse people and organizations that call MHC home, we serve as a long-term catalyst, advocate, and investor to make our community a welcoming place where all can thrive. Our vision is a community where everyone shares in the promise of an MHC that is healthy, prosperous, and vibrant. To date, the foundation has invested more than $158 million in grant dollars back 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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