Hogg Foundation Blog
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COVID-19 and Older Adults
On this episode of our Into the Fold podcast, we are joined by licensed clinical social worker Carly Bassett, who specializes in the mental health care of older adults.
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Hogg Foundation Statement on UT Student Petition
The Hogg Foundation stands with UT Austin students and supports their efforts to transform the campus landscape to one that better reflects a commitment to diversity.
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Suicide and Mental Health in Texas
Rising suicide rates in Texas represent a growing concern for everyone who cares about mental health and well-being. COVID-19 is expected to amplify those concerns.
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Hogg Foundation Statement on George Floyd, Racial Violence, and Systemic Racism
Improving mental health for Texans cannot be achieved while communities of color are undervalued, unequal, and systemically oppressed.
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Hogg Foundation Awards $60,000 To Dell Medical School to Support Health Care Workers
The foundation is excited to announce that it has awarded a one-time grant of $60,000 to Dell Medical School to support front line workers of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19 and Children’s Mental Health
On this episode of Into the Fold we are joined by two Austin-based experts, Dr. Allison Hall and Dr. Nakia Scott, to discuss COVID-19 and its effect on children, youth, and families.
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The Inequality of COVID-19
On this episode of Into the Fold, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro and Dr. Octavio N. Martinez, Jr. join us from their respective worlds of politics and philanthropy to discuss the inequality of COVID-19.
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$1.2 Million Awarded to Train Mental Health Policy Fellows in Texas
The foundation is excited to announce that 10 nonprofit advocacy groups received grants over 2 years to hire in-house policy fellows.
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The Hogg Foundation: 80 Years of Texas Resilience
Over the 80 years of the foundation’s history, Texas has experienced many challenging times. What remains unchanged is that we’re here—supporting our communities.
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