Reporting Out: Nonprofit Center Survey Results
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From the desk of Harvest Foundation President Kate Keller
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In the March Newsletter, I introduced the concept of a Nonprofit Center, which is a central office space that not only offers affordable rent to nonprofits but can provide shared services and programming that support nonprofits.
We asked our nonprofit community to complete a survey and let us know about their needs and wants. We had a resounding 40% response rate (thank you!) and here are some of the highlights:
- 55.3% of respondents would not be interested in renting space
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7 of the 56 responses indicated a need for some type of office space (private office, shared space, or workstation)
- Only 8% said they would be interested in event or meeting space
- Of those seeking meeting space, the demand was for small to medium-sized meeting rooms
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The top two desired shared services were Professional Development and Volunteer Recruitment
- 80% of respondents were interested in capacity-building programs and networking opportunities.
- 60% were interested in Personal Skills Training
After seeing the data and discussing the results with the NPC Advisory Committee, it became clear that a full Nonprofit Center would not be viable in our community at this time.
What is clear is that there is a desire for more capacity-building programming and networking opportunities for our nonprofit community.
With that in mind, Harvest is exploring, with other community partners, ways to bring more of these opportunities to our community. I’d like to thank the NPC Advisory Committee members who went along with us on this journey, I appreciate your time and energy!
Follow us on social media or subscribe to our newsletter to get updates on learning and networking opportunities for local nonprofits.
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Pictured from left are Camille Underwood, Nayti Patel and Mallori Lowe.
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Congratulations to Harvest Youth Board's
Graduating Seniors!
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Three former members of the Harvest Youth Board were honored at their senior dinner on July 29 at The TAD Space in Uptown Martinsville. Camille Underwood, Nayti Patel and Mallori Lowe will leave the board as graduating seniors. Nayti served as chairperson the previous year, while Camille served as chair of the Grants Committee and Mallori served as chair of the Communications Committee. We are thrilled for these three former youth board members to begin their post-secondary educational journey, and we are grateful for all they accomplished as members of the youth board.
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Pictured above is the view from a loft inside the newly renovated Fayette Street Lofts building. (photo courtesy of Martinsville-Henry County Historic Collective)
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From The Martinsville Bulletin: Renovation project gives Fayette Street a new lift with lofts
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by Bill Wyatt
July 5, 2024
For the Historic Collective of Martinsville and Henry County, business is good, maybe too good; John Garland and company can’t renovate buildings fast enough to meet the demand.
Garland is a Roanoke native and a graduate of Virginia Tech. With a family of four grown children who help him manage his renovation business that includes approximately 15 buildings and 200 apartments in Roanoke, he has made quite an impression in Martinsville and Henry County.
“I do historic preservation; trying to bring buildings back to life. I love it,” said Garland. “We buy buildings that nobody’s using and repurpose them.”
In February 2023, the ribbon was cut on the converted Fieldale High School, now home to residents of a new 23-unit apartment complex. The once-bustling, slate-roof schoolhouse still retains some of the original classroom chalkboards, and lockers can still be found in the hallways.
On Monday, Garland was inspecting the nearly completed work on the former Winn Dixie building on Fayette Street in Martinsville.
“This used to be a grocery store and it was High Point Furniture at one time, so we’ve repurposed it into commercial and apartments and we’re just about finished,” Garland said.
Leasing began on Monday as well, and by early afternoon, half of the apartments were already taken.
Mark Garland with Redux Design Build handled the construction on the project. Josh Martin with Vital Building and Construction not only worked on the on the project for Garland, but is one of those first tenants and is locating his business headquarters at a separate building on the property.
“We do renovation projects all around the Martinsville and Henry County area,” Martin said. “I did the construction on this one and I knew how neat it was going to be and I just think it’s in a great location. You can walk to the grocery store and walk to the gym.”
Martin said he was impressed with the impact Garland is having on the community.
“What we hope to be is a catalyst because we can’t do everything,” Garland said. “Often times we’re go into neighborhoods where people just aren’t doing anything and we do one [building] and it serves as a catalyst for somebody else to come behind us and do more buildings.”
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Pictured above is the view from a loft inside the newly renovated Fayette Street Lofts building. (photo courtesy of Martinsville-Henry County Historic Collective)
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Project Hope 2024 is underway!
Are you a community member with lots of ideas for getting involved, but you don't know where to start? Do you have a passion for volunteering? Or, are you just curious and want to learn more?
You are welcome! Visit our website, call (276) 632-3329 or email info@theharvestfoundation.org to learn more about Project Hope. Applications are due on Aug. 9!
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MHC Partners for Children present "Read to Learn"
Join MHC Partners for Children and the United Way of Henry County & Martinsville at the Growth & Opportunity Center for the Read to Learn program! Offered every Wednesday from 3-4:30 p.m., go beyond the page and bring to life children's stories with activities, games, and crafts! For children ages 3 to 7 years old.
WHEN: Every Wednesday from 3-4:30 p.m.
WHERE: 311 Brown St., Martinsville, VA
WHAT: Read to Learn program for children ages 3-7 years old
Visit www.unitedwayofhcm.org or call (276) 638-3946 to learn more.
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Summer Grants Cycle
The Summer Grants Cycle is now open! Roanoke Valley and Martinsville-area nonprofits are encouraged to apply. There are six funds available that support a wide range of focus areas. Learn more about these incredible funding opportunities and start your application today! Applications are due by August 15.
For more information, visit https://www.cfwesternva.org/grant-opportunities/.
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| Pass GO and get $5,000 paid toward your student loans!
If approved, you can get an annual payment of $5,000 as a principal payment on your student loans over 10 years — for a maximum of $50,000!
Visit our website to find out more and apply today!
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There's always something fun to do in
Martinsville-Henry County.
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A view of the alleyway and Uptown Martinsville facing north on Walnut Street.
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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.
The Harvest Youth Board has a $5,000 grant opportunity available for projects and programs that serve youth in Martinsville-Henry County.
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 $170 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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