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…

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Faith-Based Outreach & Education

Faith-Based Outreach & Education

African American Faith-Based Education and Awareness Program SummaryThrough 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,...

Transition-Age Youth & Families

Transition-Age Youth & Families

Transition-Age Youth and Families (TAYF) Program Summary In 2014, the Hogg foundation awarded grants totaling roughly $10 million to identify and address the mental health needs of transition-age youth and their families (TAYF) in the Houston/Harris County area. The...

Faith-Based Outreach & Education

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,...

Mental Health Headlines

Mental Health Headlines

Mental Health Headlines A weekly digest of news in Texas and beyond Stay up-to-date with weekly mental health news and stories delivered to your inbox. Articles are not endorsed by the foundation, nor do they reflect the opinions or positions of the foundation and its...

Mental Health Headlines

Mental Health Headlines

Mental Health Headlines A weekly digest of news in Texas and beyond Stay up-to-date with weekly mental health news and stories delivered to your inbox. Articles are not endorsed by the foundation, nor do they reflect the opinions or positions of the foundation and its...