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...
Via Hope
Via Hope Program Summary The Hogg Foundation is collaborating with the Department of State Health Services to provide support to Via Hope as the state’s training and technical assistance center for mental health consumers, family members, providers and youth. One of...
Advancing Recovery in Texas
Advancing Recovery in Texas Program Summary Through this grant initiative, the foundation is funding up to six organizations to carry out a plan that will increase recovery-oriented education, services and supports in their community. Each implementation plan will be...
Recovery-Oriented Research
Recovery-Oriented Research Program Summary The foundation awards funding to researchers in Texas to conduct recovery-oriented mental health research. The grant program aims to build capacity for and interest in conducting recovery-oriented research in Texas, and to...
Seclusion and Restraint Reduction Leadership Group
Seclusion and Restraint Reduction Leadership Group Program Summary The Hogg Foundation launched the Texas Seclusion and Restraint Reduction Leadership Group in 2007. The group’s members include mental health consumers, family members, advocates and representatives of...
Via Hope: Peer Support Improves Community Re-Entry
Following Texas’ 84th legislative session and the implementation of Rider 73, Via Hope set out to develop a curriculum to train Certified Peer Specialists and Certified Recovery Coaches. With support from a grant provided by the Hogg Foundation, this Community...