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

AUSTIN, Texas – The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health has awarded 14 graduate social work students across Texas who have demonstrated a strong commitment to providing mental health services after graduation with scholarships of $5,000 for the 2016-2017 academic year....

Voices of Recovery: Getting to the Root of Cultural Competence

Voices of Recovery: Getting to the Root of Cultural Competence

We are excited to announce the release of new videos in our Voices of Recovery series! Bear Dancers, set in San Antonio, and Una Mente Sana (A Healthy Mind), set just across the border in Veracruz, Mexico, explore the nuances of cultural competence from the standpoint...

Voices of Recovery: Getting to the Root of Cultural Competence

Voices of Recovery: Getting to the Root of Cultural Competence

We are excited to announce the release of new videos in our Voices of Recovery series! Bear Dancers, set in San Antonio, and Una Mente Sana (A Healthy Mind), set just across the border in Veracruz, Mexico, explore the nuances of cultural competence from the standpoint...