CHRISTUS Health awards more than $300,000 to South Texas nonprofits


9/26/2025

Six nonprofit organizations in South Texas received grants Thursday totaling more than $300,000 for their programs aimed at improving the health and well-being of their communities.

A ceremony at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System recognized each of the recipients, which were awarded funds through the CHRISTUS Community Impact Fund. The fund will distribute a total of $3.7 million this year to organizations in Texas, Louisiana and New Mexico communities served by CHRISTUS Health.

“The CHRISTUS Fund is a reflection of our mission in action, and we are truly blessed to support organizations in the communities we serve with heart, purpose and impact,” said Jessica Guerra, program manager for community development at CHRISTUS Health. “We are honored to partner with organizations that embody the spirit of service and bring light, healing and hope to those who need it most.”

Selected organizations were chosen for their programs addressing community health issues, including chronic disease management, health education, mental health and well-being, safe housing and food insecurity.

The recipient organizations from the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System region are:

  • CASA of Central Texas
  • Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio
  • Crisis Center of Comal County
  • Hays-Caldwell Women’s Shelter
  • Ride Connect Texas
  • San Antonio Food Bank

Founded in 1980, the San Antonio Food Bank serves 100,000 people a week in 29 counties. Its mission is to fight hunger in Southwest Texas through food distribution, programs, education and advocacy.

“We are humbled to have support from the Community Impact Fund as it will have a significant impact on our neighbors experiencing food insecurity,” said Eric Cooper, president and CEO of San Antonio Food Bank. “We are grateful to align strategies with CHRISTUS in an effort to improve the health and well-being of our community. We know food is medicine, and as a result of this award, many will receive a healthy dose.”

Launched in 2011, the CHRISTUS Community Impact Fund has invested more than $25 million into the communities served by CHRISTUS Health.

When combined with charity care and other community services, CHRISTUS Health invested more than $544 million into local communities last year.