Supporting Hill Country Organizations by Investing in Health, Wellness, and Higher Education.
See how we’re helping local organizations.
As the largest philanthropic entity in the region with a unique mission and vision to improve health and wellness, Create Healthy supports local organizations committed to improving lives in the Hill Country. Designed with input of civic and community leaders, Create Healthy supports forward-thinking initiatives while also sponsoring local events and making one-time gifts of support to organizations that align with our mission to invest in Hill Country health and wellness programs.
$7,570,557.00 contributed to the Hill Country.
Grant Funding
$4,459,187.00
Mental Health$943,247.00
Early Childhood Development
$2,719,324.00
Healthy Living $746,616.00
Health Education $50,000.00
Mental Health – $943,247.00
The Grace Center Healthy Kids Program
$95,000 to support the Grace Center’s initiatives surrounding youth mental
Good Samaritan Center 2025 mental Health Counseling Program
Area served: Gillespie County Create Healthy granted $65,000 to the
Hill Country MHDD
Area served: Gillespie, Llano, Blanco counties and Comfort Create Healthy
Fredericksburg ISD Education Foundation Social Worker Positions
A $201,000 grant will enable Fredericksburg ISD to continue to
Mason Clinic Renovation Project
A $151,446 grant will cover clinic renovations in order to
Caritas Family Assistance Network
August 2024 | $84,000 Grant funds will increase resources for
Mercy Gate Ministries
October 2024 | $5,000 Grant funds for Mercy Gate Ministries will help
The Grace Center of Fredericksburg
August 2024 | $70,000 Grant funds will support the Grace
Early Childhood Development
$2,719,324.00
Llano Club Summer Program | Boys and Girls Club of the Highland Lakes
Area served: Llano Create Healthy granted the Boys and Girls
Admiral Nimitz Foundation: Nimitz Summer Camp
Area served: Gillespie County Create Healthy granted the Admiral Nimitz
Kindernest Playground Improvement
A $27,000 grant will cover a small, age-appropriate play structure/slide
Create Healthy Donates More Than $2.2 Million to Support Early Childhood Development in the Hill Country
Investments fund the Little Hearts Child Development Center’s first year
Boys & Girls Clubs of Texas Hill Country
October 2024 | $50,000 Grant funds will support the Boys &
Hill Country Community Needs Council – Food 4 Kids Program
October 2024 | $33,000 Grant funds will support the council’s Food
First United Methodist Church Mason – Steady Steps Daycare Program
October 2024 | $129,324 Grant funds for planned expansions of
Bethany Lutheran Church Preschool
August 2024 | $100,000 Grant funds will support the preschool’s
Healthy Living
$746,616.00
Good Samaritan Center 2025 Lab and Imaging Services
Area served: Gillespie County Create Healthy granted $45,000 to the
Hill Country CASA Inc.
Area served: Gillespie County Create Healthy granted $125,000 to provide
Healthy FISD Students Initiative – Floating LVN Nurse 2025
Area served: Gillespie County Create Healthy granted Fredericksburg ISD $55,000
Comfort Golden Age Center Building Renovation Project
A $210,000 grant will cover clinic renovations of the Comfort
The Texas Ramp Project
October 2024 | $10,000 Grant funds will support the Texas Ramp
San Antonio Food Bank
October 2024 | $50,000 Grant funds will support the San Antonio
St. Mary’s Catholic School
June 2024 | $75,000 Grant funds will support playground improvements
Comfort Golden Age Center Foundation
August 2024 | $20,000 Grant funds will go towards operations
Health Education
$50,000.00
Texas A&M College of Medicine Rural Program
Area served: Harper, Llano, Mason Create Healthy granted $50,000 to support the Texas A&M College of Medicine Rural Program for the Harper, Llano, and Mason communities. This is an established program now in its fourth year. The Texas A&M College of Medicine Rural
Community Donations
$2,453,370.00
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
Hill Country United Soccer | Fredericksburg Friends of the Fields
Create Healthy has donated to the campaign funding the construction of the Fredericksburg soccer complex. Hill Country United Soccer and Fredericksburg Friends of the Fields expect the project to be completed and
Create Healthy Launches End-of-Year Fuel to the Fire Matching Donation Campaign for Local Organizations
November 14, 2023 (Fredericksburg, TX) – Create Healthy, the Fredericksburg-based foundation investing in the health and wellness of the Hill Country, launched a $25,000, dollar-for-dollar matching donation program for
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
The Texas Wine Auction | Wellness Uncorked Program
Through the dedicated efforts of the Wellness Uncorked program by the Texas Wine Auction, a remarkable initiative has been put into action. With significant community investments including a $75,000 grant from
Little Hearts
Create Healthy 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. Once completed, Little Hearts
Sponsorships
$87,700.00
Create Healthy “Clears the List” for Fredericksburg ISD
Create Healthy, the Fredericksburg-based foundation investing in the health and
Fredericksburg ISD Athletics: BillieBoosters
A $17,000 gift to the Billie Boosters celebrates the Fredericksburg
Harper Community Park Association
Create Healthy sponsored the Junior Bull Riding Event at the Harper
Junior Golf Foundation of Fredericksburg
The Junior Golf Foundation of Fredericksburg is a 501 (c) 3
Needs Council Food For Kids Program
A $20,000 gift to the Needs Council supports its ongoing Food 4
The Grace Center Fundraiser Sponsorship
The Grace Center is a newly opened facility in Fredericksburg serving
Boys and Girls Club
The Boys and Girls Club of Fredericksburg is having their 12th
Johnson City’s Lights Spectacular
A $10,000 gift to the Johnson City Lights Spectacular will provide scholarships
Scholarships
$570,300.00
Fredericksburg Academic Boosters Inc
A $88,200 scholarship will provide funding to students pursuing careers
Mason Independent School District Scholarship Foundation
A $16,900 scholarship will provide funding to students pursuing careers
Llano Independent School District Educational Foundation
A $38,000 scholarship will provide funding to students pursuing careers
Johnson City Community Education Foundation
A $17,500 scholarship will provide funding to students pursuing careers
Harper Independent School District Parent Teacher Organization Inc
A $18,700 scholarship will provide funding to students pursuing careers
Gaddis United Methodist Church Pass it On Shop
A $27,600 scholarship will provide funding to students pursuing careers
Fredericksburg Rotary Club Foundation
A $18,000 scholarship will provide funding to students pursuing careers
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
