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…
AI and Beyond: Technology Shaping Mental Health
Artificial intelligence, or AI, is changing how we live, work, and even how we take care of our mental health. At the Hogg Foundation, we care deeply about how new tools like AI are being used to help people.
You Knew
I will never reduce myself to conform to what others believe grief is and I will never let my losses be my demise..
Youth Voice at the Capitol
View photos and videos of youth from Students Engaged in Activating Texas (SEAT) convening at the Texas Capitol for a day of advocacy.
Funding Mental Health: Innovations and Opportunities
Who funds mental health work? How do organizations access support for the critical services they provide? And what does innovation in mental health funding look like?
April 2025 Staff Highlights
Here’s a snapshot of the presentations made, events hosted, and honors received by the talented and dedicated staff of the Hogg Foundation during the month of April 2025.
Opinion | The looming crisis: How federal funding cuts threaten Texans’ mental health
“The uncertain future of our mental health infrastructure does not bode well for Texans. We must demand lawmakers protect the programs that keep our communities healthy, our families supported, and our future secure.” Full Story