Create Healthy’s June 2026 Newsletter
Friends of Create Healthy,
This month, we are pleased to share several updates that reflect Create Healthy’s continued investment in the people, programs, and partnerships strengthening health and well-being across the Hill Country.
First, Create Healthy has released our 2025 Community Report, which offers a look back at our investments and community partnerships from the past year. The report reflects the shared commitment that continues to guide our work: supporting a Hill Country where all can contribute and thrive.
That work continues in 2026. Create Healthy recently awarded $359,000 in new grants to support nonprofit projects focused on mental health, early childhood development, and healthy living. These investments will help expand access to counseling services, youth programming, healthcare services, and recreation opportunities for children and adults across the Hill Country.
We also continue to invest in education as a driver of long-term health and to build our local healthcare workforce. Through the 2026 Student Scholarship Program, Create Healthy selected 29 area high school and college students to receive $145,000 in healthcare scholarships. These students are pursuing nursing, allied health, behavioral health, public health, and other healthcare-related fields that are critical to the future of care in our communities. Create Healthy’s Adult Learner Scholarship is another part of that same effort. Jennifer Willard, the program’s first recipient, is a Gillespie County resident and nursing student whose story reflects the determination of adult learners working to advance their education while balancing work, family, and service.
Thank you for staying connected to Create Healthy and to the many partners, students, volunteers, and community leaders helping build a healthier Hill Country.
Yours in good health,
Jayne Pope, RN, MBA
President and CEO, Create Healthy
Update
Create Healthy’s 2025 Community Report!
Create Healthy has released its 2025 Community Report covering our investments last year in the health and well-being of the Texas Hill Country.
The report details $7.2 million in grants, sponsorships, scholarships, and other philanthropic giving across Gillespie, Blanco, Llano, and Mason counties, and the town of Comfort.
The report also features funded partners whose work is strengthening health and well-being across the region.
Grantee Update
Hill Country Nonprofit Leadership Development
Sixteen Create Healthy funded partners graduated from Gonzaga University’s Leadership Development Program for Nonprofit Capacity Building.
Grantee Spotlight
Texas Ramp Project
For people with mobility challenges, safe access in and out of their home can affect everything from attending medical appointments to staying connected with family, friends, and the community.
That is why Create Healthy supports the Texas Ramp Project, an organization that builds free wheelchair ramps for low-income older adults and people with disabilities.
Wellness Center Update
Swimming, Playing, and Getting Fit This Summer!
Summer Aquatics: Create Healthy Wellness Center is partnering with the City of Fredericksburg to offer summer aquatic fitness classes at Lady Bird Park Pool.
Fit Kids Sports & Fitness Camps: Our popular camps are back this summer so children ages 5 to 12 can have a safe, active, and engaging way to spend summer break.
InBody Testing: We’ve introduced InBody Testing for members and non-members to get an in-depth look at key measurements that can help guide health, fitness, and nutrition goals.
Adult Learners Scholarships
Grant Applications Open
Hill Country-area nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply for grant funding from Create Healthy to support work in four areas:
- Mental health
- Early childhood development
- Healthy living
- Food security
- Health education
