Create Healthy Opens Applications for 2026 Scholarships: High School Seniors and College Students Encouraged to Apply by March 31
Create Healthy has opened applications for its 2026 Student Scholarship Program, supporting both graduating high school seniors and current college students from the Hill Country pursuing education in health-related fields. The scholarship program reflects Create Healthy’s ongoing commitment to strengthening Hill Country communities by investing in education and the future
American Heart Month: How Regular Exercise at the Create Healthy Wellness Center Supports Heart Health
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., but the most effective prevention tools are also the most accessible. Regular physical activity lowers blood pressure, improves cholesterol, strengthens the heart muscle, and reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke. February is American Heart Month, a reminder
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 Over $600,000 in New Grants
In its last round of quarterly grantmaking for 2025, Create Healthy awarded $641,633 to nonprofit organizations serving Gillespie, Blanco, Llano, Mason Counties and Comfort. These investments strengthen early childhood development, food security, youth services, and independent living. “Each Create Healthy grant recipient makes our community healthier and stronger,” said Jayne
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
2025 Texas Ramp Project Support
November 2025 | $10,000 Grant funds will support the Texas Ramp Project’s work to build free wheelchair ramps on the homes of low-income older adults. Texas Ramp Project plans to provide 2,760 ramps statewide in 2025, increasing to 3,000 in 2026. Volunteers in the Hill Country counties and Comfort built
CASA Community Volunteer Recruitment Training and Retention Program
November 2025 Create Healthy granted Hill Country CASA $190,000 to support its Community Volunteer Recruitment, Training, and Retention Program In total, Create Healthy has contributed over to Hill Country CASA. See more of those donations here, where grants and other contributions are updated quarterly. Since 2023, Create Healthy
Mason and Comfort Mobile Food Markets
November 2025 | $50,000 Grant funds will support the San Antonio Food Bank’s pop-up food markets in Mason County and Comfort. In total, Create Healthy has contributed over to The San Antonio Food Bank's Comfort and Mason markets. See more of those donations here, where grants and other contributions
Little Hearts Child Development Center 2026 Support
November 2025 Create Healthy awarded Little Hearts Child Development Center a $391,633 grant to support a tuition assistance program to relieve eligible families from the financially destabilising burden of paying full tuition while they wait for a state subsidy. In total, Create Healthy has contributed over to Little
Hill Country Health Priorities Identified in Create Healthy’s 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment
Create Healthy’s 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) provides a comprehensive look at the health priorities, challenges, and opportunities across the Hill Country. The report, now available online and presented at the Create Healthy Community Summit last month, reflects the collective insight, collaboration, and commitment of local partners, healthcare providers,
