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 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,...

Advancing Recovery in Texas

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...

Advancing Recovery in Texas

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...

Advancing Peer Support in Integrated Health Care

Advancing Peer Support in Integrated Health Care

Advancing Peer Support in Integrated Health Care Program Summary The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health at The University of Texas at Austin has awarded $900,000 in grants to three Texas community health centers (CHCs) to advance peer support in the delivery of...

Advancing Peer Support in Integrated Health Care

Advancing Peer Support in Integrated Health Care

Advancing Peer Support in Integrated Health Care Program Summary The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health at The University of Texas at Austin has awarded $900,000 in grants to three Texas community health centers (CHCs) to advance peer support in the delivery of...

Advancing Peer Support in Integrated Health Care

Advancing Peer Support in Integrated Health Care

Advancing Peer Support in Integrated Health Care Program Summary The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health at The University of Texas at Austin has awarded $900,000 in grants to three Texas community health centers (CHCs) to advance peer support in the delivery of...