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GRANTS
The Harvest Youth Board provides grant opportunities up to $5,000 for programs in Martinsville-Henry County that affect the youth. On this page you will find descriptions of previously funded grants.
Jan 27, 2023 - After funding the Racquets for Reading grant back in June, the Harvest Youth Board receives an amazing update about the positive impact of the program.
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November 2, 2022 - Martinsville, Va. — The Harvest Youth Board funded a $5,000 grant to Piedmont Arts to support the “Poetry to Lift Us Up” project within all local high schools.
Jul 1, 2022 - Martinsville, Va. — The Harvest Youth Board funded a $5,000 grant to QuickStart Tennis of Central Virginia to bring the Racquets for Reading program to Martinsville and Henry County Public Schools.
Oct 9, 2020 - Martinsville, Va. — The Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services (DSS) is enhancing its foster care program with the installation of a new playground and visitation area for families.
Dec 23, 2019 - The Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), Patrick Henry Lodge No. 73, received a $3,500 grant from the Harvest Youth Board to serve 68 children in the Cops and Kids program this year.
Oct 28, 2019 - The Harvest Youth Board helped bring the Speediatrics Fun Day Festival to the Martinsville Speedway for the first time with a $5,000 grant.
Sep 24, 2019 - QuickStart Tennis of Central Virginia, Inc. (QCV) is has completed its tenth year of serving the Central Virginia community.
Jun 18, 2019 - Smart Beginnings Martinsville Henry received a $2,500 grant from the Harvest Youth Board to support the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Martinsville-Henry County, which serves approximately 1,700 children.
Nov 7, 2018 - The Harvest Youth Board will help the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), Patrick Henry Lodge #73, surpass its goal of serving more children in the Santa, Cops and Kids program this year with a $7,500 grant award.
Nov 1, 2018 - The Harvest Foundation and Harvest Youth Board will partner on a project led by Grace Network of Martinsville & Henry County, Feeding Hope in MHC, to reduce food waste and further assist local families who are food insecure.
May 12, 2018 - The Harvest Youth Board will support college guides at Martinsville, Bassett and Magna Vista high schools with a $5,000 grant to help more students plan their futures after high school, whether they are joining the workforce, attending college or enrolling in trade programs.
Mar 29, 2018 - The Harvest Youth Board will help more than 250 area children receive free books with a $7,000 grant to United Way of Henry County and Martinsville and Smart Beginnings Martinsville Henry supporting the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.
Dec 12, 2017 - The Harvest Youth Board will help make Christmas brighter this year through a $5,000 grant to Charity League of Martinsville & Henry County for its Brighter Christmas program.
Aug 3, 2017 - The Harvest Youth Board is helping area students get ready for the new school year with a $5,000 grant to The Community Fellowship for its Back2School 2017 event.
Feb 23, 2017 - Aviana Turner stepped on a circle in the Mount Olivet Elementary School gym and picked up a child-sized tennis racket, one of the first times she had ever held a racket.
Feb 1, 2017 - Charlottesville, Virginia (2/1/2017) – QuickStart Tennis of Central Virginia, Inc. (QCV) is pleased to report four additional schools have been equipped as part of QCV’s Jump Start QuickStart Tennis Initiative in southside Virginia.
Oct 24, 2016 - QuickStart Tennis of Central Virginia recently received a grant of $4,140 from the Harvest Youth Board to introduce “kid-sized” tennis into physical education classes (PE) in Martinsville and Henry County.
Aug 19, 2016 - The Smith River Sports Complex (SRSC) plans to broaden the age appeal of the children’s playground by enhancing it with a $2,500 grant from the Harvest Youth Board.
May 20, 2016 - The Martinsville-Henry County YMCA received a $2,500 grant from the Harvest Youth Board to help fund swimming lessons for approximately 750 first grade students in the area.
Dec 8, 2015 - Members of the Harvest Foundation Youth Board are giving back to the community with a donation to help a local Christmas tradition continue its mission.