Public well being funding is getting a lift in Bexar County this yr from Methodist Healthcare Ministries, a faith-based nonprofit that works towards well being fairness targets throughout 74 counties in South Texas.
The nonprofit is greater than doubling grant funding throughout San Antonio, from $6.8 million final yr to $15 million in 2026, supporting 61 nonprofits.
These nonprofits embody CentroMed, Religion Kitchen, Corazon Ministries, Haven for Hope and the San Antonio Meals Financial institution.
The group’s mission is centered on growing entry to medical and behavioral well being providers for uninsured households, combating meals insecurity, boosting housing entry, digital literacy and financial mobility for low-income residents.
“These investments replicate MHM’s dedication to assembly speedy well being care wants whereas additionally strengthening the broader programs and group situations that permit individuals in San Antonio and throughout Bexar County to stay more healthy lives,” stated Teno Villarreal, public relations specialist for Methodist Healthcare Ministries.
The group additionally makes up half of a 50-50 partnership with Nashville-based HCA Healthcare to run Methodist Healthcare, one of many largest hospital programs in San Antonio.
The funding announcement comes as reviews of decreased federal and native funding for nonprofits, public well being efforts and cuts to Medicaid.
Along with its grant help, MHM operates two well being and wellness facilities in San Antonio serving low-income residents and 9 Wesley Nurse program websites.
The group introduced final fall the American Most cancers Society Methodist Healthcare Ministries Hope Lodge, free lodging for most cancers sufferers and caregivers touring to San Antonio for care, is anticipated to open later this yr.
And in January, MHM previewed outcomes of an financial mobility research that discovered well being advantages from direct month-to-month money help and monetary mentoring for low-income San Antonio residents.
