Altrusa International of Martinsville-Henry County, Inc. is proud to highlight Diane Dixon, who joined our club in 2022 and quickly became an active and dedicated Altrusan. From the moment she became a member, Diane has truly hit the ground running—participating in a wide range of service projects. Whether she’s distributing books at the Pumpkin Patch, collecting food at the Pops Concert, planting flowers for our pollinator garden, filling comfort bags for local law enforcement, preparing meals for the homeless shelter, or helping at our Sip & Serve membership event, Diane is always ready to lend a helping hand wherever she’s needed.
Diane has also served on several Altrusa MHC committees and is currently a valued member of both the Communications Committee and the Finance Committee. Her enthusiasm and commitment to service have made her an integral part of our mission of “Leading to a Better Community.”
In her spare time, Diane enjoys spending time with her family. She is a member of First United Methodist Church, where she faithfully serves her church fellowship.A retired accountant, Diane made her way to Martinsville, Virginia from West Virginia—and we are so glad she did!
Thank you, Diane, for your dedication, service, and heart for our community!
Allie - The Altrusa Angel for May - Dianne Vann
Altrusa International of Martinsville-Henry County, Inc.
Dianne Vann has been a dedicated member of Altrusa International of Martinsville-Henry County, Inc. since 2002, faithfully serving at the Club, District, and International levels. She served as Club President from 2007–2009 and has held numerous leadership positions locally and across District Two. Dianne served on the District Two Board for several consecutive years before leading the District as Governor during the 2015–2017 Biennium. She also served as Chair of the Altrusa International Nominating Committee and has contributed her time and talents on countless committees within our local Club.
Dianne has been instrumental in securing grant funding to support many of our community service projects. Most recently, she helped our Club receive a grant from the Harvest Foundation Youth Board to support our “Loads of Literacy” Little Laundromat Libraries project. She has also successfully written several grants through the Altrusa International Foundation, helping expand our Club’s ability to serve our community.
A true servant leader, Dianne exemplifies the spirit of Altrusa through her dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to service. Her impact has been felt at the community, District, and International levels as she continues “Leading to a Better Community.”
Altrusa MHC Communication Committee Update
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF MARTINSVILLE/HENRY COUNTY VA
The Altrusa International of Martinsville-Henry County, Inc. Communications Committee has had a busy and productive year keeping our members and community informed and engaged. Through our monthly newsletter, we share updates on meetings, events, and service opportunities to keep members connected.
We maintain an active presence on our Facebook page and website, highlighting projects, member accomplishments, and community impact. The committee also submits announcements to the local newspaper and contributes quarterly articles to the District Two Service Newsletter.
As a dedicated and dynamic team, we are always open to new ideas as we continue “Leading to a Better Community.”
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From Laundry to Literacy: Harvest Youth Board Grants 5K to Promote Reading
From Laundry to Literacy: Harvest Youth Board Grants $5K to
Promote Reading
Local Altrusa organization awarded $5,000 to Promote Literacy in Martinsville-Henry County
Martinsville, VA – The Harvest Youth Board has awarded a $5,000 grant to Altrusa International of Martinsville-Henry County to support its “Loads of Literacy: Books for All” program. This program helps ensure access to age-appropriate books and encourages a lifelong love of reading by providing access to books in local laundromats. “Altrusa International of Martinsville-Henry County is grateful to the Harvest Youth Board for this generous grant,” said Linda Dorr, Immediate Altrusa International District Two Past Governor. “This support allows us to continue promoting literacy by putting books in the hands of children and families throughout MHC.” Dianne Vann, Past District Governor and Altrusa MHC member, added,“This grant will allow us to place books in the hands of children and in homes where the need is greatest. We sincerely thank the Youth Board for helping us build a better Martinsville-Henry County community.”
Altrusa International of Martinsville-Henry County also provides free books at community events like the Grace Network Pumpkin Patch, Oktoberfest, and childcare centers. Books are carefully selected to match developmental stages, support vocabulary growth, and inspire a love of stories. The Youth Board recognizes that providing children with books outside the classroom supports its mission of creating leadership opportunities for the youth of Martinsville-Henry County by fostering learning, personal growth, and a love of reading “We are incredibly grateful to be a part of the vision Altrusa brought to us – to put books in the hands of our local youth. I hope that each book is a blessing of excitement, joy, learning, and community!” stated Chloe Wood, Harvest Youth Board Grants Committee Chair.
For more information about Altrusa and its literacy programs, visit
To learn more about the Harvest Youth Board, visit www.harvestyouthboard.org.
Service Committee In Action - A Year of Service
The Service Committee has had an active and impactful year supporting literacy, community outreach, and hands-on service across Martinsville-Henry County.
Membership Committee - A Year In Review
The Membership Committee of Altrusa International of Martinsville-Henry County, Inc. had a productive year focused on strengthening connections, increasing community awareness, and growing our membership.
A highlight was the “Sip & Serve” membership event at The Ground Floor, which provided a welcoming space for community members to learn about Altrusa and connect with our members.
The committee also hosted two “Bring A Friend” meetings, encouraging members to invite guests to participate in hands-on service projects. Members are also encouraged to bring a guest to any meeting, fostering a culture of inclusion and continued growth.
Outreach efforts included informational cards with QR codes, promotional materials, and personal invitations, all contributing to increased visibility and the addition of new members to our club.
The Member Spotlight initiative celebrated members and strengthened connections within the club.
Through these efforts, the Membership Committee continues to support our mission of “Leading to a Better Community.”
Making A Difference One Book At A Time
Our Little Free Libraries Literacy Project continues to grow and make a meaningful impact in our community. We are proud to keep the shelves stocked at three local laundromats, providing children and families with access to books they can take home, read, share, and love.
To date, we have distributed and purchased approximately 1,388 children’s books for our Little Free Libraries and for outreach at community events. Each book represents an opportunity to spark imagination, build literacy skills, and create a lifelong love of reading.
This important work is made possible through the generous support of the Harvest Foundation and the Altrusa International Foundation. We are also grateful to our members who consistently bring children’s books to our monthly meetings, helping us keep our shelves full and our mission moving forward.
Our goal remains simple yet powerful: to place as many books as possible into the hands of children throughout Martinsville and Henry County. Together, we are making steady progress—one book, one child at a time.
Write Your Story - A Library of Altrusans 2025-2027
Altrusa International of Martinsville-Henry County, Inc.
70th Altrusa District Two Conference - Apr 23-26, 2026
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Meet May Spotlight Member - Diane Dixon
Altrusa International of Martinsville/Henry Cty.
Altrusa International of Martinsville-Henry County, Inc. is proud to highlight Diane Dixon, who joined our club in 2022 and quickly became an active and dedicated Altrusan. From the moment she became a member, Diane has truly hit the ground running—participating in a wide range of service projects. Whether she’s distributing books at the Pumpkin Patch, collecting food at the Pops Concert, planting flowers for our pollinator garden, filling comfort bags for local law enforcement, preparing meals for the homeless shelter, or helping at our Sip & Serve membership event, Diane is always ready to lend a helping hand wherever she’s needed.
Diane has also served on several Altrusa MHC committees and is currently a valued member of both the Communications Committee and the Finance Committee. Her enthusiasm and commitment to service have made her an integral part of our mission of “Leading to a Better Community.”
In her spare time, Diane enjoys spending time with her family. She is a member of First United Methodist Church, where she faithfully serves her church fellowship. A retired accountant, Diane made her way to Martinsville, Virginia from West Virginia—and we are so glad she did!
Thank you, Diane, for your dedication, service, and heart for our community!
Allie - The Altrusa Angel for May - Dianne Vann
Altrusa International of Martinsville-Henry County, Inc.
Dianne Vann has been a dedicated member of Altrusa International of Martinsville-Henry County, Inc. since 2002, faithfully serving at the Club, District, and International levels. She served as Club President from 2007–2009 and has held numerous leadership positions locally and across District Two. Dianne served on the District Two Board for several consecutive years before leading the District as Governor during the 2015–2017 Biennium. She also served as Chair of the Altrusa International Nominating Committee and has contributed her time and talents on countless committees within our local Club.
Dianne has been instrumental in securing grant funding to support many of our community service projects. Most recently, she helped our Club receive a grant from the Harvest Foundation Youth Board to support our “Loads of Literacy” Little Laundromat Libraries project. She has also successfully written several grants through the Altrusa International Foundation, helping expand our Club’s ability to serve our community.
A true servant leader, Dianne exemplifies the spirit of Altrusa through her dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to service. Her impact has been felt at the community, District, and International levels as she continues “Leading to a Better Community.”
Altrusa MHC Communication Committee Update
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF MARTINSVILLE/HENRY COUNTY VA
The Altrusa International of Martinsville-Henry County, Inc. Communications Committee has had a busy and productive year keeping our members and community informed and engaged. Through our monthly newsletter, we share updates on meetings, events, and service opportunities to keep members connected.
We maintain an active presence on our Facebook page and website, highlighting projects, member accomplishments, and community impact. The committee also submits announcements to the local newspaper and contributes quarterly articles to the District Two Service Newsletter.
As a dedicated and dynamic team, we are always open to new ideas as we continue “Leading to a Better Community.”
“How We Connect”
From Laundry to Literacy: Harvest Youth Board Grants 5K to Promote Reading
From Laundry to Literacy: Harvest Youth Board Grants $5K to
Promote Reading
Local Altrusa organization awarded $5,000 to Promote Literacy in Martinsville-Henry County
Martinsville, VA – The Harvest Youth Board has awarded a $5,000 grant to Altrusa International of Martinsville-Henry County to support its “Loads of Literacy: Books for All” program. This program helps ensure access to age-appropriate books and encourages a lifelong love of reading by providing access to books in local laundromats. “Altrusa International of Martinsville-Henry County is grateful to the Harvest Youth Board for this generous grant,” said Linda Dorr, Immediate Altrusa International District Two Past Governor. “This support allows us to continue promoting literacy by putting books in the hands of children and families throughout MHC.” Dianne Vann, Past District Governor and Altrusa MHC member, added,“This grant will allow us to place books in the hands of children and in homes where the need is greatest. We sincerely thank the Youth Board for helping us build a better Martinsville-Henry County community.”
Altrusa International of Martinsville-Henry County also provides free books at community events like the Grace Network Pumpkin Patch, Oktoberfest, and childcare centers. Books are carefully selected to match developmental stages, support vocabulary growth, and inspire a love of stories. The Youth Board recognizes that providing children with books outside the classroom supports its mission of creating leadership opportunities for the youth of Martinsville-Henry County by fostering learning, personal growth, and a love of reading “We are incredibly grateful to be a part of the vision Altrusa brought to us – to put books in the hands of our local youth. I hope that each book is a blessing of excitement, joy, learning, and community!” stated Chloe Wood, Harvest Youth Board Grants Committee Chair.
For more information about Altrusa and its literacy programs, visit
https://districttwo.altrusa.org/martinsville-henry-county/.
To learn more about the Harvest Youth Board, visit www.harvestyouthboard.org.
Service Committee In Action - A Year of Service
The Service Committee has had an active and impactful year supporting literacy, community outreach, and hands-on service across Martinsville-Henry County.
Membership Committee - A Year In Review
The Membership Committee of Altrusa International of Martinsville-Henry County, Inc. had a productive year focused on strengthening connections, increasing community awareness, and growing our membership.
A highlight was the “Sip & Serve” membership event at The Ground Floor, which provided a welcoming space for community members to learn about Altrusa and connect with our members.
The committee also hosted two “Bring A Friend” meetings, encouraging members to invite guests to participate in hands-on service projects. Members are also encouraged to bring a guest to any meeting, fostering a culture of inclusion and continued growth.
Outreach efforts included informational cards with QR codes, promotional materials, and personal invitations, all contributing to increased visibility and the addition of new members to our club.
The Member Spotlight initiative celebrated members and strengthened connections within the club.
Through these efforts, the Membership Committee continues to support our mission of “Leading to a Better Community.”
Making A Difference One Book At A Time
Our Little Free Libraries Literacy Project continues to grow and make a meaningful impact in our community. We are proud to keep the shelves stocked at three local laundromats, providing children and families with access to books they can take home, read, share, and love.
To date, we have distributed and purchased approximately 1,388 children’s books for our Little Free Libraries and for outreach at community events. Each book represents an opportunity to spark imagination, build literacy skills, and create a lifelong love of reading.
This important work is made possible through the generous support of the Harvest Foundation and the Altrusa International Foundation. We are also grateful to our members who consistently bring children’s books to our monthly meetings, helping us keep our shelves full and our mission moving forward.
Our goal remains simple yet powerful: to place as many books as possible into the hands of children throughout Martinsville and Henry County. Together, we are making steady progress—one book, one child at a time.
Write Your Story - A Library of Altrusans 2025-2027
Altrusa International of Martinsville-Henry County, Inc.
70th Altrusa District Two Conference - Apr 23-26, 2026
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