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
Texas Recovery Movement

Texas Recovery Movement

Texas Recovery Movement To coincide with the 2013 Alternatives Conference, we produced a short publication on the emerging "Texas Recovery Movement." It provides an overview of what "recovery" means, who is part of the movement in Texas, and how the foundation's...

Advancing Recovery in Texas

Advancing Recovery in Texas

Advancing Recovery in Texas Program Summary Through this grant initiative, the foundation is funding up to six organizations to carry out a plan that will increase recovery-oriented education, services and supports in their community. Each implementation plan will be...

Advancing Recovery in Texas

Advancing Recovery in Texas

Advancing Recovery in Texas Program Summary Through this grant initiative, the foundation is funding up to six organizations to carry out a plan that will increase recovery-oriented education, services and supports in their community. Each implementation plan will be...

Faith-Based Outreach & Education

Faith-Based Outreach & Education

African American Faith-Based Education and Awareness Program Summary Through its African American Faith-Based Education and Awareness initiative, the foundation is funding 11 faith-based organizations in Texas to increase awareness and perceptions of mental health,...

Transition Age Youth & Families

Transition Age Youth & Families

Transition Age Youth and Families (TAYF) Program Summary The Hogg foundation has awarded eight grants totaling roughly $10 million to identify and address the mental health needs of transition-age youth and their families (TAYF) in the Houston/Harris County area. The...

Transition Age Youth & Families

Transition Age Youth & Families

Transition Age Youth and Families (TAYF) Program Summary The Hogg foundation has awarded eight grants totaling roughly $10 million to identify and address the mental health needs of transition-age youth and their families (TAYF) in the Houston/Harris County area. The...