St. David's Foundation

NOW LIVE: Healthcare Workforce funding opportunity from St. David’s Foundation!

We are excited to announce Pathways to Economic Stability for Healthcare Workforce, a new funding opportunity focused on building pathways to financially sustainable healthcare careers. This grant will provide an unrestricted, one-time, 24-month grant to eligible organizations—including previous, current, and new grantees. The Foundation expects to award up to a total of $10M for this open call.

Learn more and start the application process here:

Pathways to Economic Stability for Healthcare Workforce Building pathways to financially sustainable healthcare careers

Austin PBS's Decibel program is a community-led journalism project that amplifies stories and issues important to our region by listening to the community and encouraging dynamic discussion.

In their recent story, “How Las Promotoras de Salud Are Keeping Their Neighbors Healthy,” they explore how community health workers in Rundberg are helping residents sign up for Central Health’s Medical Access Program (MAP) and connect them with other vital health resources and programs.

“One of the biggest issues that we've identified is trust in the system,” said Amy Einhorn, Program Director at St. David’s Foundation. “Having a community health worker who is of the community, who really understands the people that they're supporting … is just an incredible resource.”

A promotora’s main mission is to use their influence as well-known community members to reach out to residents and bridge cultural gaps that might be preventing their neighbors from seeking medical care.

Read the full story and learn more about community health workers and their impact here: https://decibelatx.org/health/how-las-promotoras-de-salud-are-keeping-their-neighbors-healthy/

How Las Promotoras de Salud Are Keeping Their Neighbors Healthy | Decibel On a drizzly January morning, Rundberg residents file into the clinic. Some come by themselves, others with family members. Teresa Rivera…

Last weekend, we were honored to celebrate and recognize the opening of the newly renovated Memorial Track in Taylor, Texas, alongside City of Taylor officials and representatives from Samsung.

St. David's Foundation is proud to support this valuable community asset that will benefit many generations to come, providing access for opportunities for health and wellness.

ICYMI: We have a new funding opportunity opening on March 26! 📣 The 'Pathways to Economic Stability for Healthcare Workforce' open call is focused on increasing opportunities for Central Texans to enter financially sustainable healthcare careers.

ℹ️ Visit stdavidsfoundation.org/funding to learn more about this opportunity and sign up for email updates to be notified when our Grant Portal opens.

St. David's Foundation is currently hiring a Paralegal and Compliance Administrator! 📣

This role supports the Assistant General Counsel’s oversight of legal compliance of corporate structure and governance, HIPAA, contracts, and tax matters.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of seven years of paralegal experience and in-depth knowledge of corporate, tax, and nonprofit law, and complex corporate structures.

🔗 Learn more & apply at stdavidsfoundation.org/careers.

Coming soon! 📣 We are excited to announce a new funding opportunity focused on building pathways to financially sustainable careers in the healthcare workforce.

This grant will provide an unrestricted, one-time, 24-month grant to eligible Central Texas organizations—including previous, current, and new grantees.

📆 The “Pathways to Economic Stability for Healthcare Workforce” application opens on March 26.

ℹ️ Visit stdavidsfoundation.org/funding to learn more about this funding opportunity and sign up for email updates.

This Women’s Day, we’re shining a light on Black maternal health. ️On this episode of , Dr. Desmar Walkes sits down with Cynthia Washington of Austin Public Health to discuss the challenges, disparities, and solutions shaping maternal care for Black women.

🎙 Watch “Understanding the Black Maternal Experience” on YouTube here: youtube.com/watch?v=V4jGJpF7kJE

We recently gathered with grantees to connect, share insights, and learn from individuals and organizations who are leading impactful work to advance health equity and improve well-being across Central Texas.

A huge thank you to all who joined us and continue to drive meaningful change!

St. David’s Foundation is excited to launch "Health Talk," a new radio show and podcast produced in collaboration with Austin Community Radio – KAZI 88.7.

The program, hosted by Dr. Desmar Walkes, family physician and Austin/Travis County Medical Authority, features expert interviews, community-driven content, and a focus on health and wellness to empower and inform Central Texas listeners.

“We are excited to partner with KAZI to bring this listener-driven content to the community in such a meaningful and effective manner. Through Health Talk, we aim to educate, amplify community voices, connect listeners to trusted health resources, and create actionable conversations that advance health equity in Central Texas." - Dr. Edward Burger, President and CEO of St. David’s Foundation

📻 You can listen to "Health Talk" by tuning into 88.7 FM in Central Texas or streaming the episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/-CentralTexas

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month! 🦷✨ At St. David's Foundation, we're proud to operate the largest mobile charity dental program in the United States, serving over 5,500 patients across 26 Title I elementary schools and four non-profit clinics in 2024.

This month, we're partnering with Smith Elementary, Pillow Elementary, Weiland Elementary, and Camino Real Elementary to promote dental health and encourage students to practice healthy oral hygiene habits that will last a lifetime.

Learn more about our dental program here: stdavidsfoundation.org/dental-program

We're hiring! 📣 St. David's Foundation is accepting applications for a Community Dental Health Coordinator who will assist in providing oral health education and community resources to patients and their families.

This role supports St. David's Dental Teams and the Community Dental Health Program Manager through an integrated approach to provide care management and community outreach.

Learn more about this role and apply at stdavidsfoundation.org/careers.

Engaging community members across our Central Texas region is key to informing our work as a funder and importantly, building trusting and authentic relationships. At St. David’s Foundation, we are committed to listening to the communities we serve, learning from them, and evolving our work in response to the needs of our region.

In 2024, the Foundation partnered with Texas Health Institute (THI) to conduct a community-led approach to respectfully and authentically lift up the experiences of those impacted by health disparities and more deeply explore the systems and conditions impacting health and well-being in Central Texas.

The efforts by THI and many community partners who served as advisors, co-designers, and facilitators are summarized in our Community Voices Report, now available for download here: stdavidsfoundation.org/community-voices-project/

This week, we had the honor of supporting the Central Texas African American Family Support Conference. This year’s theme, “Empowering Resilience: Celebrating 25 Years of Hope and Healing,” brought together community members to engage in crucial discussions on mental health, substance use disorders, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Our Senior Program Officer Abena Asante, joined by partners Norma Mercado, Executive Director of Bastrop County Cares, Grace Georges, Resiliency Director, and Nida Vahora, Texas State University Social Work Intern, explored meaningful and impactful mental health solutions during their panel “Empowering Resilience Across Generations: Community-Based Mental Health Strategies in Rural Central Texas.”

We're grateful for the opportunity to collaborate, learn, and continue fostering important conversations about mental wellness and community well-being in Central Texas.

Caldwell County Commissioners agreed unanimously to match St. David’s Foundation’s $49,000 grant to add an executive director position for the Caldwell County Community Services Foundation.

“Since 2020, we’ve supported the Caldwell County Community Services Foundation with up to $500,000," said Regan Gruber Moffitt, Vice President of Community Investments at St. David’s Foundation. "It’s about giving funds to be re-granted locally, support non-profits to get stronger, and to support this community entity.”

Read the full story in the Lockhart Post-Register: https://bit.ly/4aHGdyc

Commissioners agree to match St. David’s Foundation for post Caldwell County Commissioners agreed unanimously to match St. David’s Foundation’s $49,000 grant to add an executive director position for the Caldwell County Community Services Foundation (CCCSF).

We're hiring! 📣 St. David's Foundation is seeking a Project Manager to join the Information Technology Team.

This role is responsible for coordinating and documenting various projects related to the Foundation's strategic priorities.

Read the full job description and apply at stdavidsfoundation.org/careers.

Announcing 2025 Funding Opportunities 📣 A preview of upcoming funding opportunities for eligible organizations in Central Texas is now available at stdavidsfoundation.org/funding.

The 2025 funding opportunities were informed by data and insights from previous work, conversations with our community and grant partners, and alignment with our strategic plan. We support and work alongside organizations that support our efforts by focusing on communities with the greatest health needs.

We encourage you to visit our website for additional information throughout the year regarding each funding opportunity.

Thank you to our Neal Kocurek Scholars and their mentors for joining us at Easy Tiger recently! Your dedication, hard work, and commitment to lifting each other up is truly inspiring.

The St. David's Neal Kocurek Scholarship is all about creating opportunities, and we are grateful to support the next generation of healthcare leaders in Central Texas.

Learn more about our scholarship program at scholarships.stdavidsfoundation.org.

As we focus our efforts on addressing the needs of communities facing the greatest health challenges, we are introducing a new interactive tool to better understand inequities in Central Texas.

We invite you to explore the Central Texas Healthy Equity Overview. Our belief is that this data will offer a perspective of where systems and conditions are failing to meet the health needs of residents and can be leveraged as a tool for greater collaboration and community-driven change.

🔗 View the full report and learn more at stdavidsfoundation.org/news-and-stories/central-texas-health-equity-overview/.