Impact Stories

A sampling of impactful collaborations between the foundation and our grantee partners.

Impact Report

Since 1940, we have supported our vision for all Texans to thrive in communities that promote mental health and well-being. The places where people live, learn, work, play, and pray have an impact on improving mental health.

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Shaping the Future of Mental Health Policy

By staying flexible and adept, the Hogg Foundation Policy Unit continues to blaze a trail for mental health policy in Texas.

Growing Leadership: The Transformative Journey of PeerFest

PeerFest isn’t just a transformative experience for those who attend. For members of the PeerFest Planning Committee, it’s a path to growing leadership.

From Nigeria to Texas: Ima Hogg Scholar Francis Okafor

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Family Services Center of Galveston County

A Vision for Policy Engagement

Family Service Center of Galveston County (FSC), a Hogg Foundation grantee partner, promotes the mental health and well-being of individuals and families through counseling, education, and prevention, with a focus on access to mental health care, parent education, children at risk, and victims of crime. As part of its strategic vision, FSC is strengthening its capacity to participate in mental health policy discussions at the state level. Learn more.

Where Are They Now? Celebrating the Ima Hogg Scholarships

We’re looking back at the Ima Hogg Scholarships program. Established in 1956, the scholarship aims to strengthen the mental health workforce, with a special emphasis on social workers. Learn more.