St. David's Foundation

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This week, Dr. Edward Burger joined the Leadership Austin Essential Program’s Health and Environment session to share in...
04/17/2026

This week, Dr. Edward Burger joined the Leadership Austin Essential Program’s Health and Environment session to share insights into effective thinking, leadership, and change management. To illustrate these practices, he offered a deep look at the work of the Foundation and explored barriers to health facing many Central Texans. What followed was a thoughtful conversation with the impressive cohort of this year’s class about access to care and opportunity to thrive in our community.

Thanks to Leadership Austin for building a space where leaders in Central Texas can connect, learn, and grow.

New Job Opportunity 📣 St. David's Foundation is seeking a Program Associate to join the Community Investments team!The P...
04/16/2026

New Job Opportunity 📣 St. David's Foundation is seeking a Program Associate to join the Community Investments team!

The Program Associate coordinates and manages data, processes, and engagements in support of the Foundation's mission. The Program Associate is a member of the Foundation's Community Investments team, which works collectively to improve the health and well-being of our Central Texas neighbors through grantmaking efforts.

This position works across the Foundation's community impact goal areas: access to care, economic stability, and community driven change.

Learn more and apply at stdavidsfoundation.org/careers.

: Announcing Recipients of Healthy Births, Healthy Communities Rural Funding OpportunityNine grants totaling $4.6M have...
04/10/2026

: Announcing Recipients of Healthy Births, Healthy Communities Rural Funding Opportunity

Nine grants totaling $4.6M have been awarded to organizations providing culturally responsive, community-informed perinatal support to improve maternal health and birth outcomes in Central Texas.

This announcement comes during , a national observance that celebrates the leadership and expertise of Black community-based organizations necessary in advancing equity and ensuring transformative, durable improvements in Black maternal health.

Read the full announcement and view the full list of grant recipients here: https://bit.ly/4spCg8K

Earlier this year, St. David’s Foundation launched an open call funding opportunity to support local media organizations...
04/08/2026

Earlier this year, St. David’s Foundation launched an open call funding opportunity to support local media organizations and community-centered journalism, with a focus on strengthening coverage of health and social issues impacting Central Texans—particularly those experiencing the greatest health disparities.

The "Strengthening Local Media to Advance Community Health" initiative awarded over $3M in grants to 21 organizations to deepen local coverage of health and social issues in Central Texas.

Read the full announcement here: https://stdavidsfoundation.org/news-and-stories/2026-grantmaking-announcing-recipients-of-strengthening-local-media-to-advance-community-health-funding-opportunity/

There’s still time to register for our informational webinar to learn more about our new open call funding opportunity, ...
03/31/2026

There’s still time to register for our informational webinar to learn more about our new open call funding opportunity, We All Benefit 2.0: Building Economic Stability, happening Wednesday, April 1 at 11:00 AM CT.

Through this funding opportunity, we seek to invest in local, community-informed organizations providing core economic stability services (income supports, food security, and healthcare access) to the communities with the greatest health needs in Central Texas, with a focus on increasing enrollment in public benefits that foster economic stability.

This webinar is optional to attend and not required to submit an application. A recording will be available on our website after the webinar.

Learn more and register for the webinar here: https://stdavidsfoundation.org/how-we-work/grantmaking/funding-opportunities/we-all-benefit-2-building-economic-stability/

New Funding Opportunity 📣 We All Benefit 2.0: Building Economic StabilityThrough this new open call funding opportunity,...
03/30/2026

New Funding Opportunity 📣 We All Benefit 2.0: Building Economic Stability

Through this new open call funding opportunity, we seek to invest in community-informed organizations providing core economic stability services (income supports, food security, healthcare access) for historically marginalized communities, with a focus on increasing enrollment in public benefits that foster economic stability.

To apply, organizations must submit a Letter of Intent by April 27 at 5 P.M. CT. If your LOI demonstrates a strong alignment with the goals of the funding opportunity, your organization will be invited to submit a full application due by June 18 at 5 P.M. CT.

More information and FAQs are available now at stdavidsfoundation.org/funding.

Starting high school is a major transition for any teenager, but for Wayde Sali, it was especially difficult. Having emi...
03/24/2026

Starting high school is a major transition for any teenager, but for Wayde Sali, it was especially difficult. Having emigrated from the Philippines, Sali entered high school as a junior in 2022 after his parents moved to America in search of better economic opportunities.

By 2024, Sali not only graduated from high school but also earned the distinction of becoming a recipient of the St. David’s Neal Kocurek Scholarship Program. Now a sophomore at Austin Community College, he is pursuing a nursing degree and participated in the 529 College Savings Pilot, a forward-thinking initiative aimed at addressing scholarship displacement by accelerating access to funds and providing students with the flexibility to use their awards beyond tuition and books.

St. David’s Foundation proudly operates the Neal Kocurek Scholarship Program, the largest health care scholarship initiative in Texas. Over the past 20 years, the Foundation has disbursed over $27 million dollars of scholarship to students in Central Texas pursuing healthcare education. More than 850 scholarships have been awarded. The program is committed to eliminating economic barriers for students from marginalized communities to foster pathways to pursuing financially stable careers in healthcare.

Scholarship displacement occurs when an external scholarship, such as the Neal Kocurek Scholarship, reduces other forms of student financial aid—including grants, loans, federal work-study, or additional scholarships. Institutions may trigger displacement by considering a student “over-awarded” if their total aid exceeds the school’s cost of attendance.

Sixteen Neal Kocurek scholars were invited to participate in the pilot program and 100% of the students were satisfied with their experience using this approach, with most finding the flexibility of the pilot program especially valuable.

Learn more about Sali's experience with the 529 College Savings Pilot at stdavidsfoundation.org/stories (link in bio).

New Funding Opportunity Coming Soon 📣 We All Benefit 2.0: Building Economic StabilityInvestments in community-informed o...
03/17/2026

New Funding Opportunity Coming Soon 📣 We All Benefit 2.0: Building Economic Stability

Investments in community-informed organizations providing core economic stability services (income supports, food security, healthcare access) for historically marginalized communities, with a focus on increasing enrollment in public benefits that foster economic stability.

Join our informational webinar to learn more about this funding opportunity on Apr 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM CST. There will be an opportunity for questions & answers. This webinar is optional to attend and not required to submit an application. Register for the webinar here: stdavidsfoundation.org/funding.

The application and full details on this funding opportunity will be announced Monday, March 30.

We're hiring! 📣 St. David's Foundation is currently accepting applications for two Rotational Dental Assistant positions...
03/13/2026

We're hiring! 📣 St. David's Foundation is currently accepting applications for two Rotational Dental Assistant positions!

This role supports our Dentists and Dental Hygienists in providing dental care to patients within our Dental Program at various clinic sites in Central Texas.

Learn more and apply at stdavidsfoundation.org/careers.

Thank you to everyone in our community who helped us celebrate ! 🪥🦷At St. David’s Foundation, we’re proud to operate th...
03/04/2026

Thank you to everyone in our community who helped us celebrate ! 🪥🦷

At St. David’s Foundation, we’re proud to operate the largest charity-based mobile dental program in the country, providing free, high-quality dental care to students at Title I elementary schools across Central Texas.

Throughout February, our clinical teams expanded services to reach even more children across the region — collaborating with four Child Inc. Head Start centers to promote healthy smiles for our youngest patients. Our dental team screened 105 children, provided oral health education to nearly 180 students, and shared essential tips on brushing, healthy eating, and the importance of visiting the dentist.

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson also stopped by one of our Mobile Dental Clinics at Norman-Sims Elementary School to show support for our Dental Program and help raise awareness about the importance of healthy oral hygiene and access to dental care in our community.

In February alone, our Dental Program served 780 patients between the ages of 3 and 13 across seven schools in Round Rock ISD, Austin ISD, Del Valle Independent School District, and Manor ISD — reaching families from 41 different ZIP codes. In total, the Foundation provided an estimated $927,517 in dental services, reflecting the meaningful impact and measurable difference we continue to make in Central Texas.

Thank you to our incredible staff and community partners who make this work possible!

02/26/2026

El Programa Dental de St. David’s Foundation trae atención dental gratuita directamente a escuelas primarias “Title I” en el Centro de Texas. Al llevar nuestros servicios al lugar donde se encuentran los niños, eliminamos barreras de acceso a la atención dental y los preparamos para toda una vida de sonrisas saludables.

En honor al Mes Nacional de la Salud Dental Infantil, Erica Burgos, asistente dental del programa, nos comparte los tres consejos más importantes para la salud bucal. Y recuerda: la salud bucal es esencial para el bienestar general.

¡Por sonrisas más brillantes y saludables durante todo el mes!

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, an opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of preventative...
02/24/2026

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, an opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of preventative dental care and promote good oral hygiene among kids. However, for St. David’s Foundation, a commitment to children’s dental health extends year-round.

The St. David’s Foundation Dental Program operates the largest charity-based mobile dental program in the country, providing free, high-quality dental care to students in Title 1 elementary schools across Central Texas.

10-year-old Caiden was one of thousands of children whose smiles were brightened by the Foundation’s dedicated dental team. Caiden, a fourth grader at Gilbert Elementary School in Del Valle, TX, 30 minutes east of downtown Austin, dreams of becoming a scientist, teacher, or YouTuber. Through the Dental Program, he received specialized services through St. David’s Foundation's Complex Care Program, which partners with organizations to provide advanced care when needed.

Caiden’s mother, Laurie, also expressed gratitude for the program’s focus on education. “It was an eye-opening experience for Caiden, now he understands that oral health impacts not just your permanent teeth, but your whole body.”

“I thought it would just be a basic exam, but I was surprised and pleased by the comprehensive services Caiden received,” said Laurie. “It was so convenient because I didn’t have to take time off work; having Caiden’s care provided at school made a huge difference for our family.”

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4aAWlU3

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We’re working hard to make Central Texas the healthiest community in the world.

St. David’s Foundation is one of the largest health foundations in the United States, funding $70 million annually in a five-county area surrounding Austin, Texas. Through a unique partnership with St. David’s HealthCare, a Malcolm-Baldrige award-winning hospital system in Central Texas, the foundation reinvests proceeds from the hospital system back into the community, with a goal of building the healthiest community in the world. St. David’s Foundation also operates the largest mobile dental program providing charity care in the country, and runs the largest healthcare scholarship program in Texas.

The foundation’s strategic priorities include:

· Providing Central Texans with the healthiest care in the world,

· Creating the healthiest places for Central Texans to live, and