Create Healthy Grant Applications Are Open!

Investing in the incredible local organizations improving health and wellness in the Hill Country.

Community Summit 2023

Engaging with community members and leaders on health and wellness priorities for the Hill Country.

Create Healthy Grant Recipients

See how Create Healthy grant funding is making an impact on the health and wellness of Hill Country communities.

Create Healthy Supports Opportunities in Education

See how Create Healthy supports Hill Country students and their futures through academic scholarships. 

Students wearing caps and gowns at a graduation ceremony

Our Scope and Vision

Create Healthy is the largest philanthropic entity in the region with a unique mission and vision to improve the health and wellbeing of those who call the Hill Country home. Create Healthy designed a multi-phase approach to inform its strategic investments by engaging a wide variety of community and civic leaders, identifying focus areas for community investment.

  • Governance and Leadership
    • Established a strong and thoughtful organizational structure guided by long-time leaders to initiate what will become a legacy of generational influence on health and wellness for the Hill Country.
    • Created advisory councils to guide funding decisions.
  • Scan and Assessment
    • Examined areas of opportunity to enhance health and wellness throughout the Hill Country.
    • Engaged in community listening to ensure every community member has the opportunity to give feedback and perspective.
  • Funding Vision and Strategy
    • Made publicly available funding focus areas, application guidelines and processes, grantees and grantee amounts, and investment outcomes.

Community
Investments

Create Healthy is dedicated to improving health and wellness by supporting a variety of programs and services that make the Hill Country one of the best places to live.

Wellness
Center

The Perry and Ruby Stevens Wellness Center offers a full array of services, from an indoor pool to group exercise, to empower our members to live happier, healthier lives.

Thrift Shop &
Boutique

Experience the ultimate shopping adventure at the Create Healthy Thrift Shop & Boutique. Our selection is built around local, sustainable shopping with something for everyone.