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.
Philanthropy has forever espoused the term “sustainability.” We ask in grant applications and in our conversations with grant partners: “What’s your sustainability plan?” and “How do you plan to sustain your program once the grant ends?” Read more…
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.