Create Healthy awarded a new round of grant funding for six Hill Country organizations supporting early childhood development, health living, and mental health.

“Create Healthy’s latest round of grant funding continues our investments in Hill Country organizations working to support good health for children, adults, and seniors,” said Jayne Pope, RN, CEO, Create Healthy. “Our grant recipients are partners in our mission to empower all individuals to maximize their health and well-being.”

Create Healthy Grant Recipients – October 2024

First United Methodist Church Mason

Expansion of the Steady Steps Daycare program

San Antionio Food Bank

Mason County and Comfort food markets

Mercy Gate Ministries

Trauma-informed support for sexual exploitation victims

Hill Country Community Needs Council

Supplemental nutrition and mental health resources for children

Texas Ramp Project

Improving accessibility at home for low-income older adults

Boys And Girls Clubs of Texas Hill Country
Healthy lifestyle programs and initiatives

All submitted grant applications are first reviewed by Create Healthy’s grants council with final approval given by its board of directors composed of community volunteers. Applications from eligible nonprofit organizations are accepted year-round.

This is the fourth round of grants Create Healthy has approved. Previous Create Healthy grant recipients include the Good Samaritan Center, Fredericksburg Independent School District, and the Comfort Golden Age Center Foundation.

More information about the grants application process, funding criteria and individual grants is available here.