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Texas Health Resources outlines $100,000 local grants and Seeds to Success youth program
Summary
Erin Bennett of Texas Health Resources presented a multi‑phase grant program that provided approximately $100,000 to Johnson County in 2019–2024 and described a Phase II award supporting Seeds to Success, aimed at reconnecting disconnected youth ages 15–25.
Erin Bennett of Texas Health Resources told the Johnson County Commissioners Court on March 23 that the hospital system's Community Impact program has invested in regional nonprofits to address non‑medical drivers of health and mental‑health components. She said the Southern Region (which includes Johnson County) received roughly $1.2 million of the regional total between 2019 and 2024, and that a two‑phase grant approach produced collaborative programs now in Phase II implementation.
Bennett introduced the Together We Grow collaborative, led by REACH Council, which received implementation funding to launch a program called Seeds to Success. Gracie and Molly — program partners — described Seeds to Success as a mentorship, peer‑support, skills‑building and pro‑social activities program serving youth and young adults ages 15–25 in targeted ZIP codes (Cleburne, Keene, Rio Vista and Alvarado). Molly described one participant, a woman who aged out of foster care, and how the program is assisting her with education and driver's‑license acquisition.
Bennett said Phase I included a $6‑month competitive planning grant and that Johnson County received $100,000 of a $200,000 regional allotment. She outlined an upcoming request for proposals opening April 13 with webinars and deadlines the county's nonprofits can use to apply for future funds.
