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…
Texas Department of Criminal Justice and Local Criminal Justice Agencies
Policy Concerns Diverting people with mental illness who commit low-level offenses away from correctional facilities and into treatment settings Expanding training for jailers and correctional staff on mental health issues and de-escalation techniques Improving mental...
Texas Veterans Commission
Policy Concerns Continued expansion of veteran peer specialist services Tracking the needs of, outreach to, and services available to women veterans in the state Coordination of federal and state services High risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and suicide...
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Policy Concerns Lack of affordable housing options for people with disabilities, including individuals living with mental illness Implementation and distribution of funds from the National Housing Trust Fund Development of permanent supportive housing Availability of...
Texas Workforce Commission
POLICY CONCERNS Ensuring sustainable employment outcomes for people with serious and persistent mental illness Maintaining continuity of services during the transfer of services from DARS to TWC Establishing accountability for outcome-based vocational rehabilitation...
Texas Workforce Commission
POLICY CONCERNS Ensuring sustainable employment outcomes for people with serious and persistent mental illness Maintaining continuity of services during the transfer of services from DARS to TWC Establishing accountability for outcome-based vocational rehabilitation...
Texas Workforce Commission
POLICY CONCERNS Ensuring sustainable employment outcomes for people with serious and persistent mental illness Maintaining continuity of services during the transfer of services from DARS to TWC Establishing accountability for outcome-based vocational rehabilitation...