Impact Stories
A sampling of impactful collaborations between the foundation and our grantee partners.Impact Report
Shaping the Future of Mental Health Policy
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: 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.
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.
Scholarship and Fellowship Awardee Stories
Jason Castillo Named New Policy Specialist at Hogg Foundation
The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health is pleased to announce Jason Castillo as its new Policy Specialist.
Sustainability? No, It Is About Building Durability
In a recent article for Grantmakers in Health, Rick Ybarra, senior program officer at the Hogg Foundation, explores how philanthropy can contribute to supporting and building a stronger, more robust, and durable nonprofit sector.
Hogg Foundation Welcomes Back the Texas Grants Resource Center
The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health welcomes back the Texas Grants Resource Center, formerly known as the Regional Foundation Library, at the University of Texas at Austin.