The Harvest Foundation
 
Press Releases - 2008
Dec 17, 2008   Bassett Public Library Association receives Harvest funding for Bassett Historical Center
Bassett Public Library Association receives Harvest funding for Bassett Historical Center
Dec 17, 2008   The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region Will Create A Regional Workforce Collaborative with Grant from The Harvest Foundation
Grant is first regional effort to identify area priorities and objectives and form a unified vision around workforce
Dec 17, 2008   Dan River Basin Association continues Community Connections through Rivers & Trails with Harvest Funding
Phase Two of "Community Connections" project to focus on promoting the use and protection of the natural assets of Martinsville-Henry County
Dec 17, 2008   Virginia LISC to use Harvest funding for City and County Community Development project
Community Development to highlight unique assets of Uptown Martinsville and key sites throughout the County
Dec 17, 2008   Piedmont Virginia Dental Health Foundation to Increase Service Capacity of Local Dental Clinic with Harvest Foundation Funding
In an effort to meet demand for dental care, grant will fund part of the cost to hire a full-time dentist and two clinical dental assistants.
Dec 17, 2008   United Way will continue to Help Others Progress Economically with Harvest Foundation Funding
HOPE Initiative to expand efforts that will help educate residents on the path to financial independence
Dec 17, 2008   THE HARVEST FOUNDATION DETAILS PLANS, PROGRESS.
Also Gives Update on High-Profile Community Projects.
Nov 11, 2008   The Harvest Foundation names Executive Director
Allyson Rothrock has been named Executive Director of The Harvest Foundation.
Oct 13, 2008   The Harvest Foundation adds new Program Officer
Priority will be promoting healthy lifestyles, improving access to healthcare.
Sep 4, 2008   TheatreWorks of Martinsville & Henry County to Set the Stage for Growth with Grant from The Harvest Foundation
TheatreWorks of Martinsville and Henry County knows the importance of providing a quality Community Theatre for all area residents to enjoy. The Harvest Foundation understands this need and has recently awarded a grant of $32,000 over a 12 month period to Piedmont Arts Association on behalf of TheatreWorks.
Aug 28, 2008   Piedmont Governor's School Receives Funding to Spark Student Interest in Science and Engineering
Henry County Schools and The Harvest Foundation announce a three-year, $15,000 grant to the Piedmont Governor's School to support students on the FIRST Robotics Team. This team enables students to be mentored by an engineer while brainstorming, designing, troubleshooting, and building an actual robot.
Aug 27, 2008   Harvest Helps Martinsville Area Community Foundation Expand
The Harvest Foundation will grant $80,000 to the Community Foundation of Western Virginia, Inc. on behalf of the Martinsville Area Community Foundation to go towards Organization Capacity Building.
Aug 26, 2008   The Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council Creates a Martinsville Program using Harvest Foundation Funding
The Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council (GSVSC) and The Harvest Foundation announce the creation of the Martinsville Community Initiative Program, which will support the expansion of girl scouting in Martinsville/Henry County.
Aug 25, 2008   "Performing Arts across the Piedmont" to Share the Sights and Sounds of Martinsville and Henry County's Performing Art Opportunities across Region
By shining the spotlight on home-grown artists and locally run venues, Blue Ridge PBS will increase awareness and support of the area's cultural experiences.
Aug 22, 2008   Henry County Receives Harvest Grant to Convert Historic Henry County Courthouse into Usable Community Landmark
As a potential Uptown economic and cultural anchor, the historic Henry County courthouse will use Harvest Foundation funds to continue preservation efforts.
May 16, 2008   Spencer-Penn School Preservation Organization, Inc. to Enhance Cultural Programming with Harvest Foundation grant
Outreach and Sustainability Project will build on Spencer-Penn Centre's success as a regional performance and event venue.
May 16, 2008   Virginia Museum of Natural History Hopes to Inspire Children's Interest in the Outdoors with aid of Harvest Foundation funding
Children & Nature Educational Network initiative will use nature to stimulate learning, family time among students and their parents.
May 15, 2008   The Harvest Foundation elects new members to Board of Directors
Dr. Leanna Blevins, Dr. Cynthia Ingram, Dr. James K. Muehleck, and E. Larry Ryder to begin board terms effective July 1, 2008.
May 9, 2008   New College Foundation Prepares for Additional Educational Outreach Efforts using Harvest Foundation Funding
Seeks to increase number of students enrolled as well as programs offered at New College Institute
Mar 11, 2008   The Harvest Foundation Wins Prestigious Award
The Harvest Foundation has received the Bronze award for the 2008 Wilmer Shields Rich Award for Excellence in Communications. The award recognizes effective communications efforts in philanthropy that increase public awareness of foundations, and the Harvest Foundation received the award for its annual report that was released this past summer.
Mar 6, 2008   Harvest Foundation selects general contractor for Smith River Sports Complex
The Harvest Foundation announced today it has selected Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. as the general contractor for the Smith River Sports Complex project.
Jan 10, 2008   Dan River Basin Association efforts encourage environmental stewardship and outdoor recreation
The Harvest Foundation has awarded the Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) a one-year grant of $ 216,076 for its "Community Connections through Rivers and Trails" project in Martinsville-Henry County.
Jan 8, 2008   Patrick Henry Community College Initiative Offers Innovative Afterschool Enrichment Programming
Patrick Henry Community College received a grant from The Harvest Foundation for $504,560 to continue support of the Martinsville Henry County After Three (MHC After 3) initiative. This effort coordinates afterschool enrichment and academic activities for middle school age students in Martinsville and Henry County, and is the only afterschool program of its kind in our region.