Impact Stories
A sampling of impactful collaborations between the foundation and our grantee partners.Impact Report
Reflections on the Global Leadership Exchange 2026
At the 2026 Global Leadership Exchange conference, the Hogg Foundation’s Tammy Heinz connected with leaders in mental health, disability, substance use, and addiction.
Listening to Learn: Lessons from Communities of Care
As we move forward, the foundation will continue to show up in communities with the spirit of collaboration and listening to learn.
GLOW: Investing in Grantee Partner Capacity Through Reliable Flexible Funding
Find out more about how Greater Longview Optimal Wellness (GLOW) is revolutionizing access to health and wellness services in Longview.
Communities of Care Profiles
The Communities of Care initiative represents a transformative effort aimed at enhancing mental health and community resilience, particularly focused on children, youth, and families.
Austin State Hospital: The First Step in Building a Continuum of Care
After several years of planning, the new Austin State Hospital (ASH) facility opened its doors in 2024 to Texans needing care during mental health crises.
Transforming Community through Collaboration
Discover how BHOLD’s community-driven approach in Brooks County is transforming mental health and well-being and showcasing the power of collaboration in rural settings.
Communities of Care: Enhancing Mental Health and Community Resilience
The Communities of Care initiative is achieving milestones in collaborative work, setting out an agenda to enhance mental health, community resilience, and sustainability within the Greater Houston area.
From Nigeria to Texas: Francis Okafor, Ima Hogg Scholar
Discover how the Ima Hogg Scholarship is transforming lives while strengthening the mental health workforce in Texas.
Growing Leadership: The Transformative Journey of PeerFest
PeerFest is the only event of its kind in Texas, and one of only four in-person events in the nation with wellness for individuals with lived mental health experience at its core.
Shaping the Future of Mental Health Policy
Our Policy Unit has evolved. Converting a print publication into a website and the focusing a grant program to support children and families.
Scholarship and Fellowship Awardee Stories
The Price of Peace of Mind, Part 1: The Cost of Worry
Joining us on the podcast today is Ciara Garcia, a 2026 recipient of the Stephany June Bryan Scholarship. Ciara is a mother of four and a student pursuing a career in mental health. Her path through higher education has been shaped by caregiving, work, financial pressures, and her own lived experience with mental health challenges.
October 2026 Staff Highlights
Here’s a snapshot of the presentations made, events hosted, and honors received by the talented and dedicated staff of the Hogg Foundation during the month of October 2026.
The Hogg Foundation Awards $598,000 to Support Public Libraries in Strengthening the Mental Health and Well-Being of Their Communities
The Libraries Supporting Community Mental Health initiative will provide grants to 13 public libraries in Texas to strengthen the mental health and well-being of communities by supporting their current community partnerships and establishing new connections.