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…

Rick Ybarra

Suicide and Mental Health in Texas

Rising suicide rates in Texas represent a growing concern for everyone who cares about mental health and well-being. COVID-19 is expected to amplify those concerns.

Webinar: Suicide Prevention Amidst a Pandemic: The Road Ahead, 6/17

Moving suicide prevention forward during the pandemic is essential. Recent policy developments are already underway, including proposed legislation to transition the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to an easy-to-remember, three-digit number. But what impact will it have and how will we get there?  Find out during “Suicide Prevention Amidst a Pandemic: The Road Ahead,” a webinar we are hosting with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on Wednesday, June 17, from 2-3:30 p.m. ET.