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…
Op Ed: Safe and supportive schools for every Texas student
Learning is fostered in environments where students feel safe, engaged, connected, and supported in their classroom and schools.
What Happened to You, Part I: Back to School (with Trauma)
We address the relationship between trauma and well-being. A reporter and a Hogg grantee speak about school safety and returning to school.
A Royal Visit
Queen Máxima has a passion for youth mental health, and as a part of her US tour last week, she visited with rural Texas youth.
Hogg and the Story of Texas
PODCAST: A recorded conversation about our role in the mental health history of Texas.
Aren’t I a Human Being?
I am a human being… right…? I was born into this world by human beings. Just as everyone else was, If that’s the case…why do I feel like such an alien…?
My Marathon Journey to Mental Health
When the pandemic forced the shutdown of my job in March 2020 it wasn’t the first time I faced major setbacks in my recovery journey.