We Choose Hope

strategic plan & direction

We embrace ‘Hope’ as our North Star and guiding principle informing our 2022-2026 strategic plan and direction. 

Our three priority areas are:

1

Thriving
Youth

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2

A Vibrant
Community

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3

Resilient and
Diverse Economy

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Thriving Youth

Strategic Goal:

  • Provide first-class learning and development opportunities from birth to college in Martinsville-Henry County

Strategic Objectives:

  • Expand Birth to Age 5 Systems & School Readiness
  • Creation of 0-21 Coalition & Common Goals
  • Grow First-Class Opportunities for Youth

Vibrant Community

Strategic Goals:

  • Health: Ensure that residents of MHC have access to & understand how to use the primary & behavioral health care systems
  • Growing MHC: Grow a positive future for MHC by building a connected & revitalized community that will attract & retain diverse residents

Strategic Objectives:

  • Health
    – Maintain SafetyNet System
    – Support Behavioral Health Systems  
  • Growing MHC
    – Housing Capacity Growth
    – Broadband Expansion
    – Revitalize Uptown
    – Catalyze Community Connectivity & Conversations
    – Build a Powerful Shared Community Narrative

Resilient and Diverse Economy

Strategic Goals:

  • Economic Development: Continue to make MHC a place where all can secure living-wage employment at both large & small businesses that contribute to a vibrant MHC
  • Economic Mobility: Ensure all people in MHC have the opportunity & support to secure a living wage, follow a rewarding career path, & build wealth for the next generation

Strategic Objectives:

  • Economic Development
    – Increase Jobs & Tax Base
    – Build Up Entrepreneurial Ecosystems
    – Address Workforce Gaps & Development
  • Economic Mobility
    – Strengthen Systems for Upward Mobility
    – Understanding Causes and Cultures of Poverty
    – Transportation Barriers