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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Peer Support in the Criminal Justice System

Peer Support in the Criminal Justice System

“Coming out of the criminal system, for many, means starting over with nothing,” Zarate says. “Our objective is to reduce hospitalization, reduce recidivism, and have them be successful in re-entering the community.” The more we learn, the more obvious it seems that...

Peer Support in the Criminal Justice System

Peer Support in the Criminal Justice System

“Coming out of the criminal system, for many, means starting over with nothing,” Zarate says. “Our objective is to reduce hospitalization, reduce recidivism, and have them be successful in re-entering the community.” The more we learn, the more obvious it seems that...

Mental Health Support After Campus Tragedy

Yesterday, a terrible act of violence on the UT Austin campus took the life of one student and injured several others. As a member of the UT Austin community, the Hogg Foundation is saddened by this tragedy and we extend our deepest condolences to the victims and...

Mental Health Support After Campus Tragedy

Mental Health Support After Campus Tragedy

In response to an act of violence on the UT Austin campus, the Hogg Foundation extends our deepest condolences to the victims and their families. Here’s a list of mental health resources and services that can help those affected.

Mental Health Support After Campus Tragedy

Mental Health Support After Campus Tragedy

In response to an act of violence on the UT Austin campus, the Hogg Foundation extends our deepest condolences to the victims and their families. Here’s a list of mental health resources and services that can help those affected.