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 Reality Check Session Update from the Hogg Policy Team
Sine Die, or the last day of the Texas Legislature, is May 29th. Here are some highlights from the Hogg Policy Team.
For Austin State Hospital, Building a Newer, Bigger Facility is Not Enough
The long-overdue redesign of the Austin State Hospital is nearing completion.
A Vision for Policy Engagement
Family Service Center of Galveston County,, a Hogg Foundation grantee partner, promotes the mental health and well-being of individuals and families through counseling, education, and prevention, with a focus on access to mental health care, parent education, children at risk, and victims of crime.
Some More Good News in Public Policy
Hogg Foundation for Mental Health · Episode 147: Some More Good News in Public Policy In addition to supporting our grantee partners’ community programs, the Hogg Foundation also encourages their efforts to build capacity in state and local policy engagement....
Some Good News in Public Policy
In episode 146, we’re joined by J.J. Ramirez to learn more about the harm reduction movement and some positive policy developments addressing substance use.
New Voices Showcase: Aysha Alibin-Skinner
Aysha Alibin-Skinner is a Sophomore at Blanson Career and Technology High School in Houston, Texas. Watch her winning video.