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…
Robert Lee Sutherland Seminars
Dr. Robert Lee Sutherland, first director of the Hogg Foundation, brought people and ideas together for 30 years to promote innovation and collaboration for mental health initiatives in Texas. These seminars honor Sutherland and continue his legacy of convening...
Children’s Mental Health Conference
Since 2010, the foundation has hosted a free biennial conference in Houston focusing on children’s mental health topics. Ideally, the conference theme coincides with the Ima Hogg Children’s Mental Health Grant Program. Program Summary Since 2010, the foundation has...
Faith-Based Outreach & Education
African American Faith-Based Education and Awareness Program Summary Through its African American Faith-Based Education and Awareness initiative, the foundation is funding 11 faith-based organizations in Texas to increase awareness and perceptions of mental health,...
Residential Treatment Centers
Training and Technical Assistance at State Supported Living Centers Program Summary Trauma-informed care is a form of mental health intervention that specifically addresses the consequences of trauma for an individual and facilitates healing. The grant project is part...
Trauma-informed Approaches to Behavior in Schools
Trauma-informed Approaches to Behavior in Schools Program Summary The Trauma-informed Approaches to Behavior in Schools (TIA) grant program supports the deployment of evidence-based, trauma-informed alternatives to exclusionary discipline models. Research has found a...
Varner-Bayou Bend Heritage Fund
Varner-Bayou Bend Heritage Fund Program Summary The Varner-Bayou Bend Heritage Fund supports efforts to increase the number of non-mental health professionals in the Houston/Harris County area who have an understanding of children’s mental health needs, and...