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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Grantees and Initiatives

Grantees and Initiatives

Our Grantees and Initiatives Our primary focus is to advance mental health wellness and recovery in Texas. To achieve this, we invest in mental health programs and services, policy analysis, research, and public education. The majority of our grants are awarded...

Improving Health Care Outcomes: It’s About Relationships!

Improving Health Care Outcomes: It’s About Relationships!

An important April 24th article published by the Commonwealth Fund is a timely and must read article. It highlights the challenges of engaging, treating, and support persons with multiple, complex, chronic health conditions (defined as three or more health conditions,...

Improving Health Care Outcomes: It’s About Relationships!

Improving Health Care Outcomes: It’s About Relationships!

An important April 24th article published by the Commonwealth Fund is a timely and must read article. It highlights the challenges of engaging, treating, and support persons with multiple, complex, chronic health conditions (defined as three or more health conditions,...