The Harvest Foundation

Mission:
The Harvest Foundation is a private foundation established in 2002 from the sale of Memorial Hospital. The organization is dedicated to honoring the legacy of the hospital by responsibly managing its assets and using them to generate resources for the citizens of Martinsville and Henry County.

Focus Areas:

• Health: Supporting initiatives that improve the health and well-being of the community.
• Education: Investing in educational opportunities and programs to foster lifelong learning and advancement.
• Community Vitality: Partnering with local organizations and stakeholders to enhance the overall quality of life and ensure that the community is a welcoming place for all.

Mission and Vision:

• The Harvest Foundation serves as a long-term catalyst, advocate, and investor, working in partnership with the diverse people and organizations of Martinsville and Henry County (MHC).
• The vision is to create a community where everyone shares in the promise of a healthy, prosperous, and vibrant MHC.
• The foundation’s "North Star" is to make MHC a place where all envision a positive future for themselves and the broader community.

Values:

• Commitment to hope, integrity, equity, inclusion, ambition, and generational change.
• Advocacy for an inclusive and united community.

Programs and Initiatives:

• The foundation supports and invests in a variety of community initiatives, including grantmaking programs such as General Responsive, PUP!, Project Hope, and Pass GO.
• Provides a community collaboration space and conference center for local organizations and events.
• Publishes annual reports and maintains transparency through public documentation of its impact and grantmaking.

Service Area and Eligibility:

• The foundation’s services and investments are focused on Martinsville and Henry County, Virginia.
• Eligibility for programs and grants is generally limited to organizations and initiatives serving these areas.

Additional Information:

• The foundation is governed by a board of directors and staffed by professionals dedicated to community improvement.
• The organization emphasizes equity, inclusion, and partnership in all its activities.