The Tia Foundation

05/20/2026

At the Tia Foundation, every partnership begins by listening.

Before launching a program, we meet with residents, local leaders, and healthcare workers to better understand the challenges affecting community health. We learn about issues ranging from diabetes and malnutrition to unsafe water and environmental hazards.

We also work to uncover the root causes behind these issues. In one community facing extraordinarily high rates of kidney failure, our team discovered that industrial contamination in the local river was impacting the drinking water families relied on every day. Without community engagement and data collection, the source of the crisis may have remained hidden.

During each visit, our medical teams provide care while volunteers gather important information on health, nutrition, housing, water access, and chronic illness. These insights help us work alongside communities to design programs focused on treatment, education, training, and long-term wellbeing.

By listening first, we can help build healthier people, stronger families, and more resilient communities.

05/14/2026

Did you know?

Tia’s Community Healthcare System boosts local capacity by focusing on prevention, practical solutions, and teaming up with the public sector instead of creating dependency.

Key Parts of Tia’s Model:
• Community Leadership
• Structured Training
• Medical Tools and Protocols
• Ongoing Education
• Municipal Sustainability

After 20 years, we're excited to share that this model has given 1 million people access to medical services where little or none was available before.

We're just getting started.

Learn more and support our work: https://tiafoundation.org/donate-to-tia-foundation/

05/07/2026

For two decades, the Tia Foundation has supported rural communities in creating something remarkable: a sustainable healthcare ecosystem that is grounded in local leadership, trust, and the principle of neighbors supporting one another.

By training community-chosen health workers, promoting preventative care, and bolstering municipal connections, Tia has helped rural communities throughout Mexico establish enduring access to healthcare, even after outside volunteers depart.

Today, over 1 million individuals have access to medical services where little or none was available before because of Tia's approach.

This achievement reflects the resilience, knowledge, and dedication of the communities themselves. We are grateful to everyone who has contributed to our mission of enabling healthier individuals and stronger communities over the past twenty years.

Follow along as we plan to reach even more in the next 20 years!

05/05/2026

Happy Cinco de Mayo! 💙

Today is a celebration of culture, resilience, and community. It's also a moment to reflect on the communities we work alongside every day in Mexico.

At the Tia Foundation, our work is rooted in partnership. Through training local Community Health Workers—Promotoras—we’re helping expand access to healthcare to communities across rural Mexico where it’s often out of reach.

Real impact doesn’t come from the outside. It comes from within communities.

We are grateful to be part of that work.

02/13/2026

We’re excited to share that Don Jose’s will be catering this year’s Hearts for Health Fair! 🌮

A longtime local favorite known for their authentic Mexican dishes and welcoming, family-style atmosphere, Don Jose’s is helping us make this celebration even more special.

We’ll be serving FREE Mexican food to the first 250 guests, so come early, bring your friends, and enjoy a great meal while connecting with our community!

02/12/2026

This Saturday: Tia's Hearts for Health Fair -

This Sunday, February 15, we’ll gather in Phoenix to celebrate 20 years of the Tia Foundation and 1 million lives served through sustainable, community-driven healthcare. This day is about gratitude, reflection, and fun!

02/11/2026

Tia is excited to welcome Brighter Bites as a partner for this year’s Hearts for Health Fair! 🍎👩‍🍳

Brighter Bites is a national nonprofit working to help families build healthier habits by increasing access to fresh fruits and vegetables and providing hands-on nutrition education.

At the Fair, they’ll be hosting live nutrition demonstrations, sharing simple, approachable ideas you can bring straight into your own kitchen.

Join us for the afternoon to learn something new and connect with organizations making a real impact in our community!

Sunday, February 15, 2026 | 12–3 PM | Encanto Park

02/09/2026

We are excited to welcome Jen Buck as the keynote speaker at Tia's upcoming Hearts for Health Fair! 🎉💙

Jen is a speaker, advocate, and proud supporter of the Tia Foundation who believes deeply in the power of service, leadership, and community-driven change. Her passion for empowering others makes her a perfect fit for a day centered on impact!

Jen will take the stage at the event to share her voice and inspire attendees alongside live skill demonstrations, community tables, and hands-on opportunities to experience the work Tia does in the field.

Join us for this Sunday for an afternoon of inspiration, connection, and celebration!

Sunday, February 15, 2026 | 12–3 PM | Encanto Pa

02/06/2026

Next weekend, come spend the afternoon with us at the Hearts for Health Fair! 💙

We’ll be highlighting one of the powerful, hands-on skills Tia teaches in the field: midwifery. Members of our team will be traveling from Mexico to Phoenix to share how community health workers are trained to support safe pregnancies, deliveries, and maternal care where access to healthcare is limited.

During the event, you’ll be able to watch live demonstrations, ask questions, and see these techniques up close. It’s an interactive, welcoming way to learn more about the work we do and the impact it creates.

Bring your friends and family and join us for an afternoon of learning, community, and fun!

Encanto Park | Sunday, February 15, 2026 | 12–3 PM

02/05/2026

20 years. 1 million lives served.
A legacy that continues. 🌎 ❤️

For two decades, Tia Foundation has shown what’s possible when healthcare is treated as a right, not a privilege. From rural villages to growing communities, Tia’s sustainable, community-led model has empowered local health workers, strengthened families, and created lasting access to care where it’s needed most.

This milestone represents more than numbers. It represents trust built over time, knowledge passed forward, and communities equipped to care for one another long after each brigade ends. The impact continues because the foundation is built to last.

As Tia celebrates 20 years of service and over 1 million individuals reached, this video stands as a tribute to the people, the partners, and the purpose that make the mission possible.

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After three years of dedicated service, Austin Reed is entering the final month of his role as Program & Marketing Director at Tia Foundation. While he will remain closely connected to Tia and its mission, Austin will be fully dedicating his time to MTN Media, his media production company. This film is his final creative tribute to the foundation, the communities, and the work that has shaped him deeply.

The mission continues. The impact grows.
Here’s to the next chapter.

For media or creative inquiries related to this film:
info@mtnmediapro.com

02/05/2026

We are honored to announce that Mariachi Pasión will be joining us at our upcoming Hearts for Health Fair!

As an all-female ensemble based in Phoenix, Mariachi Pasión is recognized for their musical excellence and their commitment to preserving the rich traditions of Mexico. Their performance at our event is more than entertainment; it is a celebration of the vibrant culture that sits at the heart of the communities we serve.

Come and join us in celebrating 20 years of Tia and the beautiful culture of the people whose lives we impact across rural Mexico!