Altrusa International of Martinsville-Henry County, Inc.
October Member Spotlight — Dianne Vann! 🎂🍁
Please join Altrusa International of Martinsville-Henry County, Inc. in wishing Dianne Vann a very Happy October Birthday and celebrating her 24 years of dedicated service to Altrusa! 💙
Dianne has provided outstanding leadership at the club, district, and international levels. She served as Club President from 2007–2009, District Two Governor during the 2015–2017 Biennium, and Chair of the Altrusa International Nominating Committee.
Her commitment to service extends throughout our community through her involvement with Safety Net, Grace Network, Fieldale Baptist Church, and the University of Richmond Alumni Association.
Dianne exemplifies the Altrusa spirit of leadership, friendship, and service.
💙 Thank you, Dianne, for your 24 years of dedication, leadership, and friendship! We are grateful for all you do to help us continue Leading to a Better Community.
🎉 Happy Birthday, Dianne!
Member Spotlight for November - Lillian Holland
Altrusa International of Martinsville/Henry Cty.
Happy November Birthday & Member Spotlight, Lillian Holland!
This month, Altrusa MHC is celebrating Lillian’s birthday and six wonderful years of dedicated service to our club and community!
As our current Club President, Lillian leads with enthusiasm, dedication, and a genuine passion for service. Her thoughtful leadership and commitment to making a difference continue to inspire us all.
Happy Birthday, Lillian! Thank you for all you do! We look forward to many more years of friendship, service, and leadership together.
Join us in wishing Lillian a very Happy Birthday!
Altrusa MHC Welcomes Reverend Father Mychal Gallop and District Two Governor, Brenda Ruby
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF MARTINSVILLE/HENRY COUNTY VA
Altrusa MHC — November Meeting Reminder!
Saturday, November 14, 2026
10:00 AM
Franck’s Place at King’s Grant Community
We look forward to welcoming Rev. Father Mychal Gallop as our guest speaker! His presentation, “Community Helping the Unhoused,” will help us better understand the needs of our unhoused neighbors and how we can make a meaningful difference in our community.
We are also delighted to welcome Brenda Ruby, Altrusa District Two Governor, as our special guest!
Join us for a morning of fellowship and meaningful conversation as we learn how Altrusa MHC can continue making a difference in our community through service.
Members, please invite your friends! This is a wonderful opportunity to share the mission of Altrusa and introduce others to the work we do in our community.
We look forward to seeing everyone as we continue “Leading to a Better Community!”
New Literacy Challenge
This challenge is as simple as 1, 2, 3:
1. Donate. Give at least one book per club member between September 1st through November 30th to earn a commemorative patch for your club banner.
2. Capture & Share. Take a picture – of the books, your club, the distribution, or the recipients* – and email it to altrusa@altrusa.org so our office staff can share your impact on one of our social media platforms.
3. Log Your Impact. Record your donated books on the Altrusa website under the Service tab. Click on the Entry Form link under the Altrusa International Literacy Challenge One Book at a Time III. The office will track books logged during the special 90-day period.
Frequently Asked Questions
Number of Books – If your club has 20 members, donate 20 books. If you have 13 members, donate 13 books. Whatever number of members you have is the number of books you can give. However, you’re always welcome to donate more. 😊
New or Existing Project – This can be part of a current project or something new — no need for anything big or elaborate.
Local, Regional or International – You choose where the books go.
No Age Limit – Books may be donated to children or adults.
New or Gently Loved – Brand-new books or gently used books are welcome. You don’t need to stretch your budget to participate.
· *Important – Please obtain photo releases for any minors or non-Altrusans (available under the Communications tab on the Altrusa website).
This is the first year of a three year challenge. Because of the short notice, we’re keeping it simple this year. Additional features will be introduced in years two and three, with details shared in early 2027 so you can plan ahead.
We hope you and your fellow club members are excited to share the joy of Altrusa. Use this challenge as an opportunity to recruit new members or simply enjoy time together. I would love to hear how your club participates — feel free to email me at cmdevlieger27@gmail.com with your stories or questions.
With Altrusa Love,
Christine “Chris” DeVlieger
International President
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.
Area III Fall Workshop — Learning • Fellowship • Service!
AREA III FALL WORKSHOP!
Area III Fall Workshop — Learning • Fellowship • Service!
What a wonderful fall Saturday! Altrusans from the Capital City, Martinsville-Henry County, Richmond, and Tidewater clubs gathered October 24 for the District Two Area III Fall Workshop, hosted by the Richmond Club!
A warm welcome from President Tammy Boyd, a fun icebreaker led by Beth Vann-Turnbull, and wonderful fellowship!
An inspiring presentation from Denise Bavaro of SupportWorks Housing, along with generous donations of household essentials to help Virginians make a new residence feel like home.
Sharing club projects, fundraising ideas, and closing remarks from District Two First Vice Governor Shari Gomez.
We even celebrated our October birthdays with a special cake!
Thank you, Richmond Altrusans, for a fantastic day of friendship, learning, and service!
Pumpkins, Books & Community Service
A Beautiful Day of Service at the Pumpkin Patch!
Altrusa MHC members enjoyed a wonderful afternoon volunteering at the Grace Network Pumpkin Patch, helping families find the perfect pumpkins and sharing children’s books with young visitors.
Thank you, Grace Network, for the opportunity to serve our community!
Sip & Serve - Sharing Books, Friendship & Community
Sip, Serve & Connect! 📚💙
What a beautiful fall afternoon at The Ground Floor in Martinsville!
Members of Altrusa International of Martinsville-Henry County, Inc. gathered for our second Sip & Serve Membership Event, enjoying fellowship, connecting with our community, and sharing the Altrusa story.
We loved having opportunities to introduce others to Altrusa and share children’s books to encourage a love of reading! 📚
It was a wonderful afternoon filled with friendship, community connections, and the joy of service.
💙 That’s what Altrusa is all about — Leading to a Better Community!
Write Your Story - A Library of Altrusans 2025-2027
Altrusa International of Martinsville-Henry County, Inc.
Altrusa District Two Conference April 22-25, 2027 Washington, PA
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October Member Spotlight - Dianne Vann
Altrusa International of Martinsville-Henry County, Inc.
October Member Spotlight — Dianne Vann! 🎂🍁
Please join Altrusa International of Martinsville-Henry County, Inc. in wishing Dianne Vann a very Happy October Birthday and celebrating her 24 years of dedicated service to Altrusa! 💙
Dianne has provided outstanding leadership at the club, district, and international levels. She served as Club President from 2007–2009, District Two Governor during the 2015–2017 Biennium, and Chair of the Altrusa International Nominating Committee.
Her commitment to service extends throughout our community through her involvement with Safety Net, Grace Network, Fieldale Baptist Church, and the University of Richmond Alumni Association.
Dianne exemplifies the Altrusa spirit of leadership, friendship, and service.
💙 Thank you, Dianne, for your 24 years of dedication, leadership, and friendship! We are grateful for all you do to help us continue Leading to a Better Community.
🎉 Happy Birthday, Dianne!
Member Spotlight for November - Lillian Holland
Altrusa International of Martinsville/Henry Cty.
Altrusa MHC Welcomes Reverend Father Mychal Gallop and District Two Governor, Brenda Ruby
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF MARTINSVILLE/HENRY COUNTY VA
New Literacy Challenge
1. Donate. Give at least one book per club member between September 1st through November 30th to earn a commemorative patch for your club banner.
2. Capture & Share. Take a picture – of the books, your club, the distribution, or the recipients* – and email it to altrusa@altrusa.org so our office staff can share your impact on one of our social media platforms.
3. Log Your Impact. Record your donated books on the Altrusa website under the Service tab. Click on the Entry Form link under the Altrusa International Literacy Challenge One Book at a Time III. The office will track books logged during the special 90-day period.
· *Important – Please obtain photo releases for any minors or non-Altrusans (available under the Communications tab on the Altrusa website).
This is the first year of a three year challenge. Because of the short notice, we’re keeping it simple this year. Additional features will be introduced in years two and three, with details shared in early 2027 so you can plan ahead.
We hope you and your fellow club members are excited to share the joy of Altrusa. Use this challenge as an opportunity to recruit new members or simply enjoy time together. I would love to hear how your club participates — feel free to email me at cmdevlieger27@gmail.com with your stories or questions.
With Altrusa Love,
Christine “Chris” DeVlieger
International President
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.
Area III Fall Workshop — Learning • Fellowship • Service!
Pumpkins, Books & Community Service
Sip & Serve - Sharing Books, Friendship & Community
Sip, Serve & Connect! 📚💙
What a beautiful fall afternoon at The Ground Floor in Martinsville!
Members of Altrusa International of Martinsville-Henry County, Inc. gathered for our second Sip & Serve Membership Event, enjoying fellowship, connecting with our community, and sharing the Altrusa story.
We loved having opportunities to introduce others to Altrusa and share children’s books to encourage a love of reading! 📚
It was a wonderful afternoon filled with friendship, community connections, and the joy of service.
💙 That’s what Altrusa is all about — Leading to a Better Community!
Write Your Story - A Library of Altrusans 2025-2027
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