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…

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Evaluation: Outpatient Competency Restoration

Evaluation: Outpatient Competency Restoration

Evaluation: Outpatient Competency Restoration Overview Competency restoration is the process by which defendants who have been found incompetent to stand trial are provided treatment and education so that they have a rational and factual understanding of the legal...

Evaluation: Outpatient Competency Restoration

Evaluation: Outpatient Competency Restoration

Evaluation: Outpatient Competency Restoration Overview Competency restoration is the process by which defendants who have been found incompetent to stand trial are provided treatment and education so that they have a rational and factual understanding of the legal...

Evaluation: Children, Youth and Family Services in Houston

Evaluation: Children, Youth and Family Services in Houston

Evaluation: Children, Youth and Family Services in Houston Ima Hogg Endowment Miss Ima Hogg was a charismatic civic leader and visionary philanthropist who called Houston home for 60 years. She also cared deeply about the mental, physical and spiritual well-being of...

Children’s Mental Health Conference

Children’s Mental Health Conference

Since 2010, the foundation has hosted a free biennial conference in Houston focusing on children’s mental health topics. Ideally, the conference theme coincides with the Ima Hogg Children’s Mental Health Grant Program. Young Minds Matter II: Stop, Look and Listen!...

Sex, Love and Relationships

Sex, Love and Relationships

Sex, Love and Relationships Session Presentation from Meryl Cohen, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast In “Sex, Love and Relationships” Meryl Cohen of Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast Youth, shared her ideas on how youth, families and providers can increase their comfort and...

#goodlistening: How to Actively Hear What Others Have to Say

#goodlistening: How to Actively Hear What Others Have to Say

#goodlistening: How to Actively Hear What Others Have to Say Session Presentation by Dr. Beth Garland, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital This session focused on strategies for good listening that help people improve their relationships and...