July: We need to hear from you

From the desk of Harvest Foundation President Kate Keller

As I’ve been mentioning the past few months, Harvest is undergoing a strategic planning process. We’re now at the point in our strategic planning process where it’s crucial to get feedback from you: the members of our community. Let your voice be heard and get involved in our Strategic Planning Week, happening in mid-August! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. We'll ask for your feedback in a daily questionnaire, which will give you a chance to win $500 once completed.

Click here to read Kate's full article.

Lorrie Stokes, God's Creative Learning Center

News Highlight:

Childcare in Martinsville-Henry County

Martinsville Bulletin: New options for caring for children in Martinsville-Henry County
By Holly Kozelsky

Half a year into significant funding to address the situation, the child care capacity and quality in the area is on the road to increasing.

In October of 2020, the United Way received about $300,000 in funding, between the Appalachian Regional Commission and, in a matching amount, the Harvest Foundation, for its Workforce Foundations project, managed by Smart Beginnings.

The Workforce Foundations project looks at four key aspects of child care: its availability, quality, affordability and proximity.

Click here to read more MartinsvilleBulletin.com.

Celebrate National Farmers Market Week in Martinsville-Henry County

Follow the Uptown Martinsville Farmers' Market on Facebook to participate in National Farmers Market Week!

Click here to find out more about National Farmers Market Week in Martinsville-Henry County

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 previously funded, 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/

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

The Harvest Foundation 4th 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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