August 15th, 2025 - Uvalde, Texas. Community Health Development, Inc. (CHDI) has opened a 16,000-square-foot, $16 million multi-purpose community health center designed to expand access to primary care, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and community services for Uvalde and the surrounding region. Local and national media covered the grand opening and highlighted the center’s role in the community’s long-term recovery and growth since a 2023 school shooting that left countless lives forever changed.
Located at 115 N. Ham Lane, the new facility includes seven primary care exam rooms, three dental operatories, behavioral health services via telehealth, a Class A pharmacy with drive-up access, a medical lab, and a 150-person community room. The site also houses space for Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid, Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas, and college/career readiness programming- along with a planned tranquility garden to honor the victims of the Robb Elementary School tragedy. CHDI serves more than 12,000 individuals annually across the region.
Capital Link’s Role
Capital Link supported CHDI by securing $4.9 million in New Markets Tax Credits (NMTCs) as part of the project’s financing strategy. On our team, Tony Skapinsky led the New Markets component, while Beth Edwards guided space and facilities planning to align clinical programs, community services, and future growth under one roof.
The NMTC structure was an important part of the overall capital stack for this modern, integrated health center- bringing private investment into a medically underserved area and helping CHDI accelerate delivery of care and community supports.
"Thank you and your team for your guidance... We could not have accomplished this without you. With our success in Uvalde/Leakey, our Board aims to replicate this for Camp Wood!"
CEO Mayela Castañon
A Community Resource- By Design
The center was conceived not only as a clinic, but as a whole-health hub that blends healthcare, legal and social supports, youth mentorship, workforce development, and flexible meeting space for local organizations. This integrated model reduces transportation barriers, co-locates essential services, and strengthens partnerships that promote health, healing, and opportunity.
Why It Matters
For residents across Uvalde County and neighboring rural areas, the new CHDI site expands access to high-quality care while providing practical supports. As reported in local coverage, the facility’s multi-purpose design reflects CHDI’s commitment to community-centered care and the region’s ongoing work to heal and thrive.
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