Create Healthy Awards $359,000 in New Grants to Support Hill Country Communities
Funding supports mental health, early childhood development, and healthy living initiatives across the region Create Healthy has awarded a second round of grants this year, continuing its investment in local programs that support healthier communities across the Hill Country. The grants to eight nonprofit organizations total $359,000. Following the recommendation
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
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
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
Create Healthy Awards Almost $600,000 in Grants to Support Hill Country Nonprofits for First Quarter of 2026
For the first quarter of 2026, Create Healthy awarded $572,781 in grants to nine nonprofit organizations serving communities across the Hill Country, continuing its investment in local programs and services that strengthen health and well-being across the region. The grants support projects in Create Healthy’s strategic funding priorities, early childhood development, mental health, healthy living, health education,
Create Healthy Wellness Center to Host 2026 Summer Kids Activities Round Up
The Create Healthy Wellness Center will host a 2026 Fredericksburg Community Kids Summer Activity Roundup to give families the opportunity to explore to explore youth programming and summer activities available throughout the Fredericksburg area. The free, drop-in event is open to the public and will feature local organizations sharing information
Create Healthy Wellness Center to Host 32nd Annual Wildflower Run + Walk
Beloved community tradition supports healthier living across the Hill Country and local youth programs April 13, 2026 (Fredericksburg) – The Create Healthy Wellness Center invites the community to lace up and take part in the 32nd Annual Wildflower Run + Walk on Saturday, April 25, a longtime Hill Country tradition
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 Selects Two New Members to Serve on Board of Directors
Two new members have joined Create Healthy’s volunteer Board of Directors: Bonnie Stewart, M.Ed. and Melany Canfield, M.Ed. Both bring deep community roots and leadership experience that will be an asset to Create Healthy’s governance and work across the Hill Country. The Board of Create Healthy, chaired by Joel Junker,
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
