HEALS, Inc.

12/02/2025

We are honored to be a recipient through the generosity of Avion Takes Action from Avion Solutions Incorporated and the Delta Foundation from CFD Research Corporation. Their teams believe in the power of collective generosity to change lives. Their support strengthens our mission and expands the impact we can make together. We are grateful for their dedication to our community.

Avion employee-owners believe in the power of collective generosity to change lives. Through Avion Takes Action, our employee-led giving initiative, we have awarded $90,000 in grants this year to 14 incredible organizations improving lives across our community:
• Alabama Kidney Foundation
• Downtown Rescue Mission
• ENABLE Madison County
• Food Bank of North Alabama
• Free 2 Teach
• Grandparents as Parents
• HEALS, Inc.
• Huntsville Assistance Program
• Kids to Love
• Morgan County Child Advocacy Center
• Rose of Sharon
• Sleep in Heavenly Peace - AL, Huntsville
• Still Serving Veterans
• The CARE Center

11/27/2025

From our HEALS Family to yours, we wish you a joyful and peaceful Thanksgiving. Today we are especially grateful for the children and families we serve, for the partners and volunteers who make our mission possible, and for a community that continues to lift us up with generosity and compassion.

Thank you for believing in our work and for helping us provide brighter, healthier tomorrows for students across our city. May your day be filled with rest, good food, and the company of those who make you feel at home.

Happy Thanksgiving from the HEALS Family.

11/25/2025

We are growing our team at HEALS!
We are currently hiring a part-time dental hygienist and a full-time clinic coordinator. If you or someone you know is passionate about helping children access quality care, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us continue our mission to keep our community’s children healthy and thriving. For more information or to apply, contact Heather Mason at Heather.Mason@healsinc.org

11/22/2025

HEALS is deeply grateful to Council Member David Little and the City of Huntsville for this generous support.

Thank you to Council Member Little for championing our mission.

Together, we’re strengthening the health of our community’s children.

Recently, Council Member David Little had the honor of presenting HEALS, Inc. with funds from the District 2 Council Improvement Fund to support the delivery of medical, dental, and optometry care to underserved children in Huntsville. ❤️‍🩹🩺

HEALS, Inc. works in partnership with local school systems and healthcare providers to offer accessible, school-based health services for children and helping bridge critical gaps in care across our community.

For the presentation, Council Member Little was joined by Heather Mason and Risha Sanderson.

11/19/2025

We are growing our team at HEALS!

We are currently hiring a dental hygienist and two clinic coordinators. If you or someone you know is passionate about helping children access quality care, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us continue our mission to keep our community’s children healthy and thriving. For more information or to apply, contact Heather Mason at Heather.Mason@healsinc.org

11/18/2025

We are so glad she is ours and so very proud of her and thrilled to announce that Risha Sanderson has been selected as the 2025 Fundraiser of the Year by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) North Alabama Chapter.

This distinguished honor recognizes Risha’s outstanding leadership, creativity, and unwavering commitment to strengthening philanthropy in our community. Her ability to build meaningful donor relationships, elevate mission-driven work, and inspire generosity has made a remarkable impact throughout North Alabama.

Risha’s dedication embodies the very spirit of this award, and her contributions continue to uplift HEALS and the children we serve. We are proud to celebrate her achievements and the positive change she brings to our community.
Please join us in congratulating Risha on this well-deserved recognition!

11/17/2025

HEALS, Inc. is entering an exciting new chapter.

We have officially restructured our board leadership as part of our journey toward becoming a Federally Qualified Health Center Look Alike (FQHC-LA). This change strengthens our mission and supports long-term access to medical, dental, and optometry care for children in North Alabama.

Our new structure includes:
✅ Governing Board of Directors
Led by Board President David Blair of L3 Harris.
Includes patient parents to ensure that family voices guide our decisions.

✅ Foundation Board of Directors
Chaired by Ginger Harper of First Horizon Bank.
Focused on development, partnerships, and community support.

This milestone reflects our commitment to sustainable, high-quality healthcare for the children who need it most.

Learn more at www.healsinc.org

11/17/2025

11/11/2025

"As we express our gratitude we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them." - John F. Kennedy

From the entire HEALS Family, thank you for your sacrifice, your bravery, and the example you set for us all. In short, thank you for your service! To all those who have served, and those who continue to serve… Happy Veterans Day!

Show us a picture of your veteran(s) so we can honor them.

11/07/2025

Oh, what a night!

What an incredible evening we had at STARS Dancing for HEALS 2025! We’re still buzzing from the energy, excitement, and generosity that filled the room.

A huge THANK YOU to our talented dancers, amazing instructors, dedicated volunteers, generous sponsors, and every single donor who made this year’s event such an incredible success.

Congratulations to our CROWD FAVORITE and TOP CHAMPION FOR CHILDREN, Carter McNeil and his partner, Sofia Ward!!!! Carter raised $193,220!!!!

Together, we raised over $736,957 to support HEALS and provide vital medical, dental, and vision care to children in need across our community!

Mark your calendars! We’ll do it all again on November 12, 2026!

Here’s a quick look at the impact:
Over $736,957 raised (and counting!)
Over 1,077 people in attendance
250 viewers tuned in via livestream

Relive the magic:
Watch the Recorded Event: https://vimeo.com/1125964476/3b8882f5ee?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

All event photos and videos will be available next week, courtesy of Steve Babin.

From all of us at HEALS, thank you for your support, your enthusiasm, and your heart for our mission. Together, we’re changing lives - one child at a time.

11/07/2025