The United Way of Henry County and Martinsville announced that it has surpassed its 2025-2026 Campaign Season fundraising goal of $480,000. The campaign season began September 12, 2025, when over 100 registered volunteers completed more than 500 hours of service throughout Henry County and Martinsville during UWHCM’s signature Day of Action.
The Campaign Season officially ended on Friday, February 27, 2026. Campaign funds raised will be directed to over 25 nonprofit agencies throughout Henry County and Martinsville whose programming focuses on advancing area health, youth opportunities, financial security, and basic human needs assistance. Funds are either distributed directly to a donor-specified agency or cause, or voted on by a team of community volunteers known as the Community Investment Review Panel (CIRP).
The CIRP will meet throughout the month of March to review funding Request for Proposals (RFPs) which were submitted in January of this year. Funding recommendations by the panel will be finalized by United Way of Henry County and Martinsville Board of Directors. Grant applicants will be notified of any awarded funds by April of this year, with distributions beginning May 2026-April 2027. A full listing of the grant recipients will be shared online after funding decisions are finalized.
United Way of Henry County and Martinsville would like to thank the more than 2,500 donors throughout the area who helped support the 2025-2026 fundraising season. This community-wide effort spans across local businesses, agencies, and individual households alike. If you are interested in hosting a fundraiser for the 2026-2027 season, please contact Rebecca at 276-638-3946, x110, or rebecca@unitedwayofhcm.org to get started.
Since 1937, United Way of Henry County and Martinsville has served to strengthen local resiliency by advancing health, youth opportunity, and financial security so that all persons thrive. The 28th annual Day of Action is scheduled on Friday, September 18. More details will follow. To help support the 2026-2027 Campaign, donate online at www.UnitedWayofHCM.org, or mail a pledge to P.O. Box 951, Martinsville, VA 24114.
