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…
A Challenge to the Incoming Administration: Let’s Make Mental Health and Behavioral Health Great!
The election is over. We have a new President-Elect. A new Cabinet is being assembled; presidential appointees are being considered. President-Elect Trump's key message throughout his campaign was to "Make America Great Again!" As the incoming administration confronts...
Ike Evans
Imani K. “Ike Evans” is a public affairs representative at the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health at the University of Texas at Austin. His roles include overseeing the foundation’s social media presence, marketing communications, media outreach, and assisting with...
Mental Health Research Grants
Mental Health Research Grants Program Summary The Hogg Foundation launched the Mental Health Research Grants for Tenure-Track Assistant Professors in 2009 to increase the pool of junior faculty conducting quality mental health research and to encourage the sharing of...
A Challenge to the Incoming Administration: Let’s Make Mental Health and Behavioral Health Great!
The election is over. We have a new President-Elect. A new Cabinet is being assembled; presidential appointees are being considered. President-Elect Trump's key message through out his campaign was to "Make America Great Again!" As the incoming administration...
Download/Order Publications
As part of our mission to educate and promote awareness, the Hogg Foundation offers a wide array of publications related to mental health. Advancing Wellness & Recovery in Texas Popular Publications A guide to “people-first” language when talking about matters of...
Mental Health Guide
Navigating mental health systems and services in Texas can be a daunting prospect for even the most informed advocates and policymakers. This guide serves as a powerful educational and advocacy tool to help identify challenges and opportunities inherent in the Texas...