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
Mental Health Housing Brief

Mental Health Housing Brief

Policy Brief: Housing for People with Mental Illness DSHS Exceptional Item Request #8 Recommendation The Department of State Health Services’ (DSHS) Exceptional Item #8 requests funding for basic and enhanced supportive housing projects for people with serious mental...

Mental Health Housing Brief

Mental Health Housing Brief

Policy Brief: Housing for People with Mental Illness DSHS Exceptional Item Request #8 Recommendation The Department of State Health Services’ (DSHS) Exceptional Item #8 requests funding for basic and enhanced supportive housing projects for people with serious mental...

Mental Health Housing Brief

Mental Health Housing Brief

Policy Brief: Housing for People with Mental Illness DSHS Exceptional Item Request #8 Recommendation The Department of State Health Services’ (DSHS) Exceptional Item #8 requests funding for basic and enhanced supportive housing projects for people with serious mental...

Texas Mental Health Resources

Texas Mental Health Resources

Texas Mental Health Resources The Austin Area African American Behavioral Health Network (4ABHN) is a group of individuals interested in the behavioral health and wellness of African Americans in the Austin area. The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute for Texas...

Texas Mental Health Resources

Texas Mental Health Resources

Texas Mental Health Resources The Austin Area African American Behavioral Health Network (4ABHN) is a group of individuals interested in the behavioral health and wellness of African Americans in the Austin area. The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute for Texas...

Mental Health Housing Brief

Mental Health Housing Brief

Policy Brief: Housing for People with Mental Illness DSHS Exceptional Item Request #8 Recommendation The Department of State Health Services’ (DSHS) Exceptional Item #8 requests funding for basic and enhanced supportive housing projects for people with serious mental...