Caring for Our Community Since 2004
Havasu Community Health Foundation provides affordable health screenings, food assistance, veteran support, and chronic disease programs for Lake Havasu City residents.
Freedom Village: Veterans' Housing Community Set to Open in Lake Havasu City in Spring 2027
A new substance-free housing program will provide 30 veterans with a safe, permanent place to call home.
Freedom Village, a new veterans' housing community scheduled to open in Spring 2027, is bringing a vision of stability, connection, and renewed opportunity to Lake Havasu City. Operated by the Havasu Community Health Foundation and governed by leaders from Lake Havasu's veteran organizations, Freedom Village is designed to help veterans establish permanent housing while improving their health, strengthening social connections, and building greater economic stability for themselves and their families.
The 18,000-square-foot development will feature a 4,000-square-foot, two-story activity center and a landscaped garden surrounding an oversized swimming pool. These amenities are designed to create an inviting environment where residents can build friendships, participate in activities, and develop a sense of community.
Freedom Village will serve 30 veterans through a substance-free housing program that connects residents with community-based resources and services. The goal is to help veterans move forward with greater stability, independence, and access to the support they need to thrive.
The project reflects a collaborative effort between the Havasu Community Health Foundation and Lake Havasu's veteran organizations, bringing together community leadership and a shared commitment to those who have served our country.
Beyond providing housing, Freedom Village represents an investment in the well-being of local veterans and the strength of the community as a whole. Its mission is to offer more than a place to live — it is to create a lasting home where veterans can find stability, rebuild connections, and look toward the future with confidence.
As construction and preparations continue toward the anticipated Spring 2027 opening, Freedom Village is taking shape as a distinctive addition to Lake Havasu City and a lasting expression of respect for the men and women who have served our nation.
Havasu Community Health Foundation Welcomes Michelle Beverly to Its Board of Directors
Since the founding of the Havasu Community Health Foundation, we have enjoyed a wonderful and longstanding relationship with Havasu Regional Medical Center. Throughout the years, it has been customary for the hospital's CEO or a member of its senior leadership team to serve on the Foundation's Board of Directors. This valued partnership has strengthened communication, collaboration, and our shared commitment to our community's health and well-being.
The Executive Committee of the Board is pleased to announce that Michelle Beverly, CEO of Havasu Regional Medical Center, will be joining the Havasu Community Health Foundation's Board of Directors effective Thursday, November 19, 2026.
We are delighted to welcome Michelle and look forward to continuing our strong relationship as we work together to serve the Lake Havasu community.
What We Do
HCHF is an umbrella organization for dozens of vital local healthcare and social service initiatives. Every program is funded by community donations and run by caring volunteers and staff.
Health Related Programs & Support Groups
You don't have to face it aloneHCHF facilitates regular peer-led education, support groups, and private sessions, so community members living with serious conditions can connect, learn, and support one another.
- Alzheimer's disease and Dementia (including caregivers support groups, memory screenings and virtual dementia tours)
- Parkinson's disease
- Stroke — a community for survivors, recovery and caregivers
- Emotional health and suicide awareness
- Cancer screenings, individualized support sessions, hydrotherapy
Low-Cost Medical Screenings & Labs
Affordable diagnostics for every participantFor in-need participants who are uninsured, underinsured, or facing exceptionally high deductibles, HCHF provides public access to heavily discounted diagnostic services. Cost should never be the reason someone skips a life-saving screening.
- Standard blood panels (Lipid, Comprehensive Metabolic, Vitamin D, A1c)
- Mammograms and Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood tests
- Early cancer detection screenings
- X-rays, MRIs, and bone density scans
HCHF Food Bank
Nourishing families in our communityHCHF FOOD BANK provides fresh groceries and emergency food boxes to families experiencing food insecurity. We work to ensure that no Lake Havasu family goes without access to nutritious food.
- Fresh and non-perishable food items
- Monthly food boxes for families in need
- Accessible delivery distribution for home-bound seniors and disabled residents
- Grocery Rescue from local stores
- Coordination with community food donors and volunteers
- Coordination with local social service agencies
Veterans Programs
Serving those who served usHCHF provides a comprehensive range of support for Lake Havasu veterans — from affordable housing and healthcare access to backpacks for homeless veterans and free transportation to court hearings and counseling sessions.
- Supportive housing and independent living program (in partnership with HUD)
- Affordable utilities and grocery delivery for disabled or senior veterans
- Low-cost lab tests and health screenings for veterans without VA access
- Backpacks (weather gear, hygiene, food, water) for homeless veterans
- Free transportation to Veterans Treatment Court hearings and counseling
Community Relief
A safety net when it's needed mostWhen unexpected hardship strikes — sudden job loss, a medical crisis, or a natural disaster — HCHF's Community Relief program steps in with temporary financial assistance to help families stay on their feet and meet their basic needs.
- Coordination with local social service agencies
Youth Programs
Healthy kids, healthy communityHCHF's Back-to-School Health Fair ensures local children start the school year with the health services they need — regardless of their family's financial situation.
- Required school immunizations
- Free sports physicals
- Necessary health screenings for school-age children
Our Impact in Lake Havasu
No one in Lake Havasu City should go without healthcare, food, or support because they can't afford it.
Founded in 2004, Havasu Community Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving as an umbrella organization for dozens of vital health and social service programs in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Every dollar donated stays local — funding affordable screenings, food assistance, veteran support, chronic disease programs, and youth health services for our neighbors in need.
We are powered by community volunteers, local donors, and caring staff who believe that access to health and wellness is a right, not a privilege.
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Your Gift Keeps Our Community Healthy
Every donation to HCHF goes directly to programs that serve Lake Havasu City residents — from food boxes and health screenings to veteran housing and youth health fairs. No one is turned away.