Our Mission

The Harvest Foundation was established in 2002 from the sale of Memorial Hospital and is committed to honoring the legacy of the hospital by being good stewards of the foundation’s assets and by using these assets to produce resources for the citizens of Martinsville and Henry County. The Harvest Foundation seeks to inspire, invest in, partner with and support community initiatives in health, education, and community vitality. Our goal is to support Martinsville and Henry County as a place where everyone has the opportunity to live, work, and play.

Mission

The Harvest Foundation, in partnership with the diverse people and organizations that call MHC home, serves as a long-term catalyst, advocate, and investor to make our community a welcoming place where all can thrive.

Vision

The Harvest Foundation’s vision is a community where everyone shares in the promise of an MHC that is healthy, prosperous, and vibrant.

North Star

Make MHC a place where all envision a positive future for themselves & the broader community.

Values

We CHOOSE hope.
We uphold integrity beyond reproach.
We are committed to equity in all we do.
We advocate for an inclusive and united community.
We are boldly ambitious.
We are a catalyst for generational change.
We never walk alone.

Our Mission: Building a Stronger Martinsville-Henry County

At The Harvest Foundation, we believe in the power of people working together to create lasting change. Since 2002, we’ve partnered with residents, nonprofits, businesses, and community leaders to make Martinsville-Henry County (MHC) a place where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Our mission guides everything we do. As a long-term catalyst, advocate, and investor, we bring people, ideas, and resources together to strengthen our community. Through strategic investments, meaningful partnerships, and a commitment to equity, we’re helping create a healthier, more prosperous, and more vibrant MHC.

A Community-Driven Vision for the Future

The future of Martinsville-Henry County belongs to the people who call it home. That’s why community voices are central to our work.

Through Our MHC | Vision 2050, we’re working alongside residents and community partners to develop a shared vision for the future. This community-driven effort invites people from all walks of life to share their hopes, priorities, and ideas for what MHC can become.

The insights gathered through Our MHC will also help shape The Harvest Foundation’s next strategic plan, expected to launch in the first quarter of 2027. This process will help ensure our future investments and priorities reflect the community’s evolving needs and aspirations.

Explore Our MHC | Vision 2050
Learn About Our Strategic Planning

Equity, Opportunity, and Lasting Impact

We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to envision and achieve a positive future. Our commitment to equity guides how we listen, build relationships, and invest in Martinsville-Henry County.

Through our Equity Roadmap, we continue to examine our practices, strengthen community partnerships, and work to remove barriers to opportunity. As our strategic direction evolves, this commitment will remain central to our work.

Moving Forward, Together

Our values remind us to choose hope, uphold integrity, embrace equity, and never walk alone. We know meaningful progress takes collaboration, shared responsibility, and a willingness to imagine what’s possible.

Together, we’re building a Martinsville-Henry County where everyone can envision a brighter future—and help make it a reality.