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Mission, Vision & Values

A History of Nursing Home Care

Rooted In Faith, Family

Our founder George B. Showalter was a businessman, innovator and man of faith. George set aside a portion of his estate for the purpose of providing assisted living and nursing home care in a faith-based retirement setting. A man ahead of the times, it was 30 years later that Mark (M.C.) Showalter was elected chairman of the Virginia Mennonite Home Corp. to see his father’s vision realized.

George’s vision to help others age well in a faith-based assisted living and nursing community came to fruition with the Virginia Mennonite Home. Today, we honor our origins as a Christ-centered organization rooted in Anabaptist traditions while welcoming persons of all faiths, backgrounds and beliefs. More on Spiritual Life at VMRC.

Faith Based

Instead of For Profit

We envision VMRC as a destination hub for those who want to age well in a vibrant, authentic environment supporting our Mission of being a community of hope, meaning and growth for people to age well and live fully.

Core Values Guide Us

Heritage

We are Christ-centered, rooted in our Anabaptist heritage of stewardship, service, justice and compassion.

Innovation

We are inspired to think and lead creatively.

Authenticity

We are sustained by honest, caring, diverse relationships.

Community With Impact

Affordable Housing

We provide affordable housing to individuals from all socioeconomic backgrounds. Heritage Haven, our HUD subsidized housing, represents approximately 36 percent of our independent living residents. The majority of apartments in Park Place within our Parks community have entrance fees under $200,000.

The Farm

The Farm at Willow Run has donated excess produce grown to the food pantry Patchwork Pantry.

Surplus Donations

Surplus items from refurbishments are donated to Mercy House, Gift and Thrift and for the rebuilding of homes in West Virginia and Kentucky through the organization, SWAP (Sharing With Appalachian People). We also work with local contractors who remodel homes for people in need in our community.

Employee Emergency Fund

Volunteers operate the VMRC Bargain Center which sells furniture and household goods with proceeds benefiting an employee emergency fund.

School Partnerships

Our partnerships with Harrisonburg City Schools, the Boys and Girls Club and Eastern Mennonite University allow us to cultivate intergenerational and multi-cultural learning experiences.

Refugee Assistance

VMRC provided temporary housing to several Afghan families in coordination with Church World Service. Residents and employees helped provide furniture and other settling in supplies.

Funds & Endowments

The Good Samaritan Fund and the Compassion Endowment supported an average of 26 residents in Supportive Living who have outlived their personal resources.

Valley Program For Aging Services

Residents and employees serve monthly Meals on Wheels lunches to persons in our neighborhood through Valley Program for Aging Services.

United Way

We partner with United Way as a collection site for its Stuff the Bus campaign; collect for United Way’s Greatest Needs Drive to assist local nonprofits, and volunteer on a United Way Day of Action Team to better our local community.

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Your contribution can mean so much for our residents, team and community. Please consider donating to VMRC!

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