“Supporting Our Community During The Pandemic”
Altrusa International of Martinsville/Henry County, VA is known for its commitment to community service—even in a pandemic. The local chapter wrote 560 thank-you notes to members of the Martinsville Police Department, Henry County Sheriff’s Office, Henry County EMS, Fire Departments, hospital staff members, including COVID-19 workers, hospital emergency room staff and housekeeping staff, and the Henry County Health Department staff.
A total of 208 thank-you cards were prepared for veterans, thanking them for their service to our country. These cards were taken to the Veterans Hospital complex in Salem, VA for distribution to residents and to the hospitalized and outpatient veterans being served.
In recognition of poll workers who worked at the voting precincts in November, signs stating “Altrusa supports the heroes working here” were delivered to the city and county registrar’s offices for display at all voting precincts in the Martinsville/Henry County area on Election Day.