Create Healthy March Newsletter
Create Healthy Newsletter
March 2025
Thank You for Fueling the Fire.
At Create Healthy, we believe that lasting change happens when communities come together with a shared purpose. This belief came to life through our Fuel to the Fire matching grant initiative at the end of last year, and I’m proud to share its incredible success with you.
Thanks to the generosity of local donors and the work of dedicated nonprofit partners, Fuel to the Fire infused $228,370 into Hill Country organizations that are doing essential work in mental health, early childhood development, and healthy living. By matching community donations dollar-for-dollar, up to $25,000 per organization, we didn’t just raise funds, we built momentum.
Fuel to the Fire reflects the spirit of Hill Country, a community that cares deeply and takes action. Create Healthy amplifies that spirit, investing in partnerships that not only meet immediate needs but also foster long-term health and resilience.
To the community champions who made this possible: thank you.
Your commitment proves that together, we can build a healthier, brighter future for everyone in the Hill Country.
With gratitude,
Jayne Pope, RN, MBA
CEO, Create Healthy
Fuel to the Fire Recipients
Boys and Girls Club of the Highland Lakes
Kindernest Montessori School
Fredericksburg Parks Foundation
Golden Hub Senior Center
Comfort Golden Age Center Foundation
The Grace Center of Fredericksburg
Morning Hope Ministries
Fredericksburg Police Department Foundation Fund
Fredericksburg ISD Education Foundation
Impact Update: Golden Hub Senior Center
With a Create Healthy grant, the Golden Hub Senior Center continues serving meals and wellness programs to homebound seniors in Gillespie County.
“The Golden Hub Senior Center is more than just a gathering place — it’s a vital resource that fosters connection, promotes active living, and supports the well-being of our seniors. Investing in centers like Golden Hub means investing in the health and longevity of our community.”
– Jayne Pope, RN, MBA, FACHE, Pesident and CEO at Create Healthy
Visit GoldenHub.org to learn more.
Volunteer Appreciation
31st Annual Wildflower Run | 5k | 10k
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
- Health education
Applications may be submitted any time. Funding decisions are made quarterly. Applications submitted by the first of February, May, August, and November will be considered in that quarter. Complete grant guidelines are available here.
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