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Building Access with Intention: Reflecting on National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), which is a time to celebrate the contributions of employees with disabilities and to think honestly about how we can improve accessibility in our workplaces. For me, that means moving beyond checkboxes and compliance toward spaces and workplaces built with intention.
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Language Matters in Mental Health
The words we use shape how we see the world–and ourselves. The words we choose and the meanings we attach to them influence our decisions, beliefs, and well-being. We have a choice in the words we use to describe ourselves, others, and the world around us.
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The Heart of Healing: Social Workers and Their Role in Mental Health Care
March is National Social Work Month. Here at the Hogg Foundation, we recognize and respect the major role social workers play in supporting mental health and well-being. In this episode of Into the Fold, we are joined by Catherine Wilsnack, a doctoral candidate at The University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work.
Staff Highlights
May 2025 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 May 2025.
Community Voices
Your Nonprofit is Probably Overcomplicating Its Data Collection
Three common reasons why nonprofits struggle with data collection and how to overcome them.
Opinion
Seizing the opportunity to transform our state hospitals
We’re not just building a building, we’re designing a continuum of care.
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Youth Voice at the Capitol
View photos and videos of youth from Students Engaged in Activating Texas (SEAT) convening at the Texas Capitol for a day of advocacy.
Funding Mental Health: Innovations and Opportunities
Who funds mental health work? How do organizations access support for the critical services they provide? And what does innovation in mental health funding look like?
April 2025 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 April 2025.
Opinion | The looming crisis: How federal funding cuts threaten Texans’ mental health
“The uncertain future of our mental health infrastructure does not bode well for Texans. We must demand lawmakers protect the programs that keep our communities healthy, our families supported, and our future secure.” Full Story
The Heart of Healing: Social Workers and Their Role in Mental Health Care
March is National Social Work Month. Here at the Hogg Foundation, we recognize and respect the major role social workers play in supporting mental health and well-being. In this episode of Into the Fold, we are joined by Catherine Wilsnack, a doctoral candidate at The University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work.
March 2025 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 March 2025.
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