Create Healthy Awards $155,300 in Healthcare Scholarships to Local Students
June 2026 Create Healthy selected 31 local students to receive healthcare scholarships through its 2026 Student Scholarship Program, representing a $155,300 investment in the future healthcare workforce of the Hill Country. This year’s recipients include 11 Class of 2026 high school seniors, 18 current college students, and two adult learners
What the Scale Can’t Tell You: InBody Testing at The Create Healthy Wellness Center
By Kim Thornton, RDN, LD, CDE, ACE Registered Dietitian, Create Healthy Wellness Center If you’ve ever stepped on a scale and felt confused by the number, you’re in good company. Maybe you’ve been walking more, lifting weights, eating more protein, or getting back into a routine after surgery or rehab.
Create Healthy 2025 Community Report Details More Than $7 Million in Hill Country Investments
Create Healthy has released its 2025 Community Report, which provides a comprehensive look at how the foundation invested in the health and well-being of the Texas Hill Country throughout the year. The report details $7.2 million in grants, sponsorships, scholarships, and other philanthropic giving across Gillespie, Blanco, Llano, and Mason counties, and the town
Frontera Healthcare Network: Expanding Access to Timely Healthcare in the Hill Country
Advocating for children and families in Gillespie County and Comfort Frontera Healthcare Network is expanding access to timely, integrated healthcare in the Hill Country through primary care, behavioral health, and other healthcare services offered close to home. Create Healthy has invested in Frontera since 2023, including
Adult Learner Scholarship Recipient Reflects Create Healthy’s Investment in Local Healthcare Talent
Create Healthy launched its Adult Learner Scholarship program in 2025, awarding Gillespie County resident and nursing student Jennifer Willard its first scholarship in a ceremony during National Nurses Week in early May. Willard is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in nursing at the University of Texas at Arlington with the
Hill Country Court Apointed Special Advocates (CASA)
Advocating for children and families in Gillespie County and Comfort Established in 1989, this organization serves Gillespie, Kerr, Kendall, and Bandera Counties and works from the belief that children belong with family when family is safe. Hill Country CASA’s work involves serving as an advocate for children
Communications Intern, Create Healthy
Apply Here Job Title: Communications Intern Exempt Status: Non-Exempt POSITION SUMMARY: The Communications Intern will support the organization's communications, marketing, and outreach efforts under the direction and mentorship of the Executive Team. This hands-on internship provides practical experience across a broad range of communications functions, including media relations, event
Create Healthy Wellness Center to Host Summer Fit Kids Sports & Fitness Camps
The Create Healthy Wellness Center will once again host its popular Fit Kids Sports & Fitness Camps this summer, offering children ages 5 to 12 a safe, active, and engaging way to spend summer break. “Programs like Fit Kids reflect what Create Healthy is all about — helping our community stay
Create Healthy Wellness Center and City of Fredericksburg Partner to Offer Summer Aquatic Fitness Classes
Classes begin June 1 at Lady Bird Park Pool Create Healthy Wellness Center is partnering with the City of Fredericksburg to offer summer aquatic fitness classes at Lady Bird Park Pool beginning June 1. The summer class schedule includes H2O Aerobics, Master Swim, and Deep Water fitness classes. Create Healthy
Optimist International Fredericksburg – T-Ball Activity Hub and Shade Structure
February 2026 $40,000 for a new activity hub and shade structures. In total, Create Healthy has contributed over to Optimist International - Fredericksburg. See more of those donations here, where grants and other contributions are updated quarterly. Since 2023, Create Healthy has contributed over across the
