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…
National Advisory Council
National Advisory Council The National Advisory Council provides guidance and expertise to Hogg Foundation staff on matters related to strategic planning, major grant initiatives and other projects and activities. Council members typically have expertise in fields...
Policy Recommendation to Increase Peer Recovery Services
Policy Recommendation: Increase Access to Certified Peer Specialist/Recovery Specialist ServicesGoalTo increase opportunities for recovery for individuals experiencing serious mental health or substance use conditions by expanding access to peer support...
Texas 84th Legislative Session Summary
Texas 84th Legislative Session Summary for Mental Health-Related Legislation and Sunset Recommendation Related LegislationOverviewThese documents contain a summary of key mental health and substance use related legislation considered during the 84th legislative...
Policy Recommendation: Relocation Services for Individuals with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness
Policy Recommendation: Relocation Services for Individuals with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness Recommendation In order to increase opportunities for recovery, DSHS will develop and implement a program to provide relocation and transition services to individuals...
Addressing the Mental Health and Wellness of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
Policy Recommendation: Addressing the Mental Health and Wellness of Individuals with Intellectual DisabilitiesBackgroundIt has been estimated that the rate of mental health conditions for those with IDD is two to three times higher than for the general population....
Creating a Forensic Director Position at the Department of State Health Services
Policy Recommendation: Improve Coordination of Forensic Evaluation and Treatment Services by Creating a Forensic Director Position at the Department of State Health Services OverviewThe number of people with serious mental illness as well as criminal or juvenile...