September is National Suicide Prevention Month
Create Healthy is working to augment mental health services and supports in the Hill Country September 6, 2024 (Fredericksburg, Texas) – September marks National Suicide Prevention Month, an important time to bring awareness to the public health crisis that claims a life every 11 minutes in the U.S. Since 2020,
Create Healthy Announces Grants Application Process
Create Healthy launched its grants application process for region-area nonprofit organizations. Grants are initially available in four areas: Mental health Childcare and early childhood education Healthy living Health education Nonprofit organizations working in these areas that provide services in Gillespie, Blanco, Llano, or Mason Counties, or in Comfort are
Create Healthy Wellness Center Announces Swim Classes and Safety Education
The Create Healthy Wellness Center announced its upcoming swim programming schedule. Programming features both private and group swim classes and lessons for children and adults. Create Healthy is investing in both safety and fitness with swim programming that spans from children to seniors. Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional
Press Release: Create Healthy Supports Higher Education Scholarships for Hill Country Students
November 8, 2023 – Create Healthy, the Fredericksburg-based foundation investing in the health and wellness of the Hill Country, donated $50,000 to two local scholarship funds: the Hill Country University Center Scholarship Fund and the Gillespie County Fair & Festivals Association Scholarship Fund. “It’s difficult to overstate the impact of
Press Release: Create Healthy Donates to Capital Campaign to Build New Early Childhood Development Center
November 6, 2023 – Create Healthy, the Fredericksburg-based foundation investing in the health and wellness of the Hill Country, donated $500,000 to the Little Hearts Child Development Center Capital Campaign to build a new early childhood care center for children up to three years old. “Access to high quality childcare
Press Release: Create Healthy Invests in Early Childhood Education
November 3, 2023 – Create Healthy, the Fredericksburg-based foundation investing in the health and wellness of the Hill Country, donated $500,000 to Bethany Preschool to support its capital campaign to expand and renovate the preschool so it can nearly double its care capacity. Bethany Preschool provides childcare and early
Create Healthy to Cover Stevens Wellness Center Membership Fees for City First Responders
Beginning October 1, Create Healthy, the Fredericksburg-based foundation investing in the health and wellness of the Hill Country, will cover the monthly membership fee for the Stevens Wellness Center for City of Fredericksburg law enforcement, fire, and EMS personnel. “Investing in the health and wellness of the men and women
Create Healthy Announces New Roles at Foundation and Wellness Center
Create Healthy, the Fredericksburg-based foundation investing in the health and wellness of the Hill Country, is restructuring internal operations to align two long-established team members. J.P. Phelps will move from the Perry and Ruby Stevens Wellness Center to a new position within the foundation as director of community engagement. Dawn
Press Release: Create Healthy Invests in Local Athletics, Children’s Nutrition
August 14, 2023 (Fredericksburg, TX) – Create Healthy, the Fredericksburg-based foundation investing in the health and wellness of the Hill Country, made its first two financial gifts to local organizations. A $17,000 gift to the Billie Boosters celebrates the Fredericksburg High School student athletes with purchase of custom game-day equipment
Press Release: Create Healthy Announces 2023-2024 Board of Directors
August 2, 2023 (Fredericksburg, TX) – Create Healthy formalized its board of directors and officers for the 2023-2024 term and is initiating a multi-phase process to develop funding priorities and processes. The Create Healthy board is comprised of community, business, and philanthropic leaders who live and work in the Hill
