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A large portion of Harvest's operating budget is earned from charitable donations. In 2008, nearly $921,586.00 must be fund-raised to meet our operational needs. Our advancement department has the critical responsibility of reaching donors with the Harvest story. Several methods are used to accomplish this vital task. Our bimonthly newsletter “Seasons” keeps donors informed of current events, success stories, and needs of the ministry. TV commercials, billboards, newspaper, and radio public service announcements are designed to increase public awareness of our purpose and mission. 
Several advancement representatives are available to make presentations about the ministry to churches and civic organizations.
Volunteers play an important role in the ministry of Harvest. Many will assist with household chores, provide tutoring to the children, and complete maintenance projects on our building and grounds. Special days are scheduled for groups to come and mow grass, work in flower beds, repair fences, paint or do general spring cleaning. Some groups have provided materials and completed major maintenance and remodeling projects.
This year Harvest is conducting a special fund-raising campaign called “Burn the Mortgage.” Three dates have been designated for churches to receive a special offering for this project. April 6th, June 15th, and September 7th . Businesses, civic groups and individuals are also encouraged to provide a special contribution to assist with this campaign.
Donations such as food, paper products, cleaning supplies are important to the home. Inkind gifts serve to reduce our grocery expenses. Gift cards to local grocery stores such as Food Lion, Walmart, and Food City are appreciated. Churches, individuals, and groups are encouraged to schedule a time to bring their gifts and tour the campus.
Harvest hosts an annual Christmas Celebration. Sponsors from across Virginia , Kentucky , North Carolina, and Tennessee gather on a specified day to give their “adopted” child the 
Christmas of a lifetime. Each child receives his/her own Christmas tree complete with lights, decorations, and gifts. Churches interested in “adopting” a child should contact the Advancement Office at (276) 523-2315.
If your church or organization would like to hear more about our ministry, contact our Advancement Director or the representative closest to you.
Martha A. Stone, MA, Advancement Director
Office: Duffield, VA • (276) 523-2315 • martha@harvestccm.org
Ms. Stone joined Harvest Child Care Ministries in 1994. She received her Bachelor of General Studies from East Tennessee State University and her Masters Degree in Counseling from Liberty University . She has previously served the Youth Departments of two Free Will Baptist Churches and has been active in the Free Will Baptist Ladies' Auxiliary on the local and district level. She currently serves as the President of the Ladies' Auxiliary of Genesis Free Will Baptist Church, where she is a member. Currently, Martha oversees our advancement staff and coordinates our fund-raising programs. Martha is the mother of two and grandmother of six. She and her husband, Rick, reside in Greeneville , TN.
James & Linda Stepps, Advancement Representatives (North Carolina)
Office: Grimesland, NC • (252) 758-7766 • james@harvestccm.org
Mr. Stepps attended Free Will Baptist Bible College and has pastored for more than 30 years. Before coming to Harvest, he pastored the Friendship FWB Church in Pink Hill, NC. He and his wife, Linda, have three children and three grandchildren. Together, they represent Harvest to the fine people of North Carolina.
Chris White, Advancement Representative (Virginia)
chrisw@harvestccm.org • 276-669-2242
Chris represents the ministry to the churches in Virginia . He resides in Bristol , Virginia . Before coming to Harvest, Chris taught History at Appalachian Christian School. He and his wife, Shannon, have two sons and one daughter. Chris attended Virginia Intermont College .
George & Judy Hyatt, Advancement Representatives (Project Mexico)
george@harvestccm.org
George is a graduate of Free Will Baptist Bible College. Before joining the Harvest Advancement Team, George pastured churches in Texas and North Carolina . His most recent pastorate was Reidsville FWB Church in Reidsville , NC . He and his wife, Judy, have one son, Josh. Together, they represent Harvest Project Mexico to the churches in Oklahoma .