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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Rethinking Youth Suicide

Rethinking Youth Suicide

“I think our society has adopted an unrealistic zero-tolerance policy about suicidality. We can diagnosis people with mental illness and prescribe them medication, but we need to examine how our culture and society are impacting mental health.” The Hogg Foundation...

Harry E. and Bernice M. Moore Fellowship for Doctoral Research

Harry E. and Bernice M. Moore Fellowship for Doctoral Research

Harry E. and Bernice M. Moore Fellowship for Doctoral Research Fellowship Summary The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health invites students from The University of Texas at Austin pursuing a doctorate to submit a proposal for the Harry Estill and Bernice Milburn Moore...

Rethinking Youth Suicide

Rethinking Youth Suicide

“I think our society has adopted an unrealistic zero-tolerance policy about suicidality. We can diagnosis people with mental illness and prescribe them medication, but we need to examine how our culture and society are impacting mental health.” The Hogg Foundation...

Employment Opportunities

Employment Opportunities

Employment Opportunities People who work at the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health share a passion for promoting mental health in Texas. Every employee is a valued member of the team and plays an important role in carrying out the foundation’s mission, from grant...