Create Healthy announces the success of its Fuel to the Fire 2024 matching grant initiative, which empowered Hill Country nonprofit organizations to maximize their year-end giving outreach efforts. Through this matching grant challenge, Create Healthy donated $228,370 ten nonprofit organizations across multiple counties.
By matching community contributions up to $25,000 per organization, Fuel to the Fire maximized every dollar raised, strengthening essential services in key focus areas, including:
Healthy Living – Supporting programs that promote wellness, active lifestyles, and improved quality of life for people of all ages.
Mental Health – Expanding access to critical mental health services for individuals and families in need.
Early Childhood Development – Ensuring children and families receive high-quality educational and developmental support.
“This initiative proves the power of collaboration,” said Jayne Pope, RN, CEO, Create Healthy. “By uniting donors, nonprofits, and our community in a shared mission, we’re helping strengthen organizations that provide life-changing services.”
Impact at a Glance:
- Fredericksburg ISD Education Foundation: To enrich learning opportunities for students and teachers.
- Golden Hub Senior Center: To delivered meals and wellness programs to homebound seniors.
- Fredericksburg Police Department Foundation Fund: To address housing stability for local law enforcement, improving mental well-being.
- The Grace Center: To provided emergency shelter and services for those experiencing domestic violence.
Additional funding supported organizations were the Boys & Girls Club of the Highland Lakes, Comfort Golden Age Center, Fredericksburg Parks Foundation, Kindernest Montessori School, and Morning Hope Ministries. These organizations ensure that essential services remain accessible to those in need.
Create Healthy extends its gratitude to the donors and community partners who made this initiative possible. Their generosity and commitment are fueling real change, proving that when we come together, we can build stronger, healthier communities.
Click here to learn more about Create Healthy’s community investments.
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