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…
4ABHN March 2022 Meeting
Annually, through our Austin Area African American Behavioral Health Network (4ABHN) partnership, the Hogg Foundation awards organizations in Central Texas small grants to support mental health and wellness among African Americans. This year, 10 organizations were...
Professional Training: Anticipatory Grief
This virtual professional training explores anticipatory grief, the grief that takes place prior to, but in connection with, a significant loss that is expected to take place, but has not yet occurred. Being forewarned of a potential loss may affect the quality and...
Upcoming Event: Nurse Led Wellness Talk on Tips to Manage Weight
We are happy to announce we have an upcoming online (Zoom) event happening in two weeks on March 29th from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm CT. UT Graduate Nursing Students will educate the community on Tips to Manage Weight Loss in Chaotic Times. This Tuesday night webinar will...
Panel Discussion: Who Do I See in the Mirror?
The panel will include a discussion on how to help young women advance through the glass ceiling while managing health and wellness. The target audience are female college students as well as those who support young women with their professional and personal goals. ...
Alison Mohr Boleware, MSW Named New Director of Policy
The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health is pleased to announce Alison Mohr Boleware as its new Director of Policy. A sixth generation Texan, licensed social worker, and graduate of the University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work, Boleware joins the foundation...
Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week Toolkit
Be A Mental Health Hero: Sharing Our Superpowers Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week will be held May 1 – 7th and is an opportunity to shine a light on the importance of caring for every child’s mental health. Never has this been more urgent, as pointed out by...