Create Healthy Opens Annual Volunteer Appreciation Week Sponsorship Applications
Nonprofit organizations encouraged to apply Create Healthy has opened applications for its annual Volunteer Appreciation Week Sponsorship Initiative to support Hill Country nonprofits in celebrating the volunteers who make their work possible during National Volunteer Appreciation Week April 19-25. Create Healthy provides funds to eligible nonprofit organizations serving Gillespie, Blanco,
Create Healthy Awards $270,000 in Matching Funds to Strengthen Hill Country Nonprofits Through Fuel to the Fire 2025
Create Healthy announced the successful conclusion of its 2025 Fuel to the Fire initiative, a community-driven effort designed to help Hill Country nonprofits strengthen their year-end fundraising and expand the reach of essential local services. Through the initiative, Create Healthy awarded $270,000 in matching funds to 10 nonprofit organizations serving
Create Healthy Announces New Board Leadership for 2026–2027
Longtime Fredericksburg resident and current Board Secretary to lead next chapter of community health investment Create Healthy announced today that Joel Junker has been selected by fellow board members to serve as chair of the Create Healthy Board of Directors for the 2026–2027 term, beginning January 1. Junker, a partner
Building Healthy Foundations Through Play: Mason Elementary Celebrates a New Playground
Healthy communities start with healthy beginnings — and for Create Healthy, that means investing in the earliest years of life. Across the Hill Country, healthy living and early childhood development are two of Create Healthy’s priority areas for giving. It’s about ensuring that every child has the chance to learn,
Mental Health Is Community Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to shine a light on the importance of emotional well-being. But for Create Healthy, supporting mental health isn’t reserved for just one month. It’s woven into our year-round commitment to building a healthier Hill Country. Mental health affects every part of
Press Release: Create Healthy Awards $250,000 to Hill Country Scholarship Organizations to Support Students Pursuing Higher Education in Healthcare GalleryPress Release: Create Healthy Awards $250,000 to Hill Country Scholarship Organizations to Support Students Pursuing Higher Education in Healthcare
Press Release: Create Healthy Awards $250,000 to Hill Country Scholarship Organizations to Support Students Pursuing Higher Education in Healthcare
Create Healthy, a Hill Country foundation committed to strengthening the healthcare workforce through community investment, distributed $250,000 in scholarship funding to area organizations. The funds were granted to eight local education-focused organizations to support students pursuing higher education in healthcare. “I’ve seen so many bright students with the heart to
Create Healthy’s Fuel to the Fire Initiative Drives Lasting Change in Hill Country Communities
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
Create Healthy Announces New Round of Grants Supporting Youth Mental Health, Early Childhood Education, and Healthy Living for Seniors
Create Healthy announced a new round of grants awarded to Hill Country initiatives supporting youth mental health, early childhood education, and healthy living for seniors. “From youth mental health and early childhood education to healthy living for seniors, Create Healthy grant recipients provide resources and support for individuals and families
Create Healthy Announces Second Round of Funding for Local Organizations Supporting Mental Health, Early Childhood Education, and Healthy Living
Create Healthy continues investing in the health and wellness of the Hill Country with a second round of grants awarded to area initiatives supporting mental health, childcare, academic success, and healthy living. “Create Healthy’s robust grants program is supporting programs and initiatives throughout the Hill Country that enrich the lives
Create Healthy Announces First Round of Grant Funding for Local Organizations Supporting Health and Wellness in the Hill Country
The grants total more than $170,000 across four local programs and initiatives Create Healthy, the Fredericksburg-based foundation investing in the health and wellness of the Hill Country, announced four local programs and initiatives as the first recipients of Create Healthy grants. “From day one, our vision has been to identify
