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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Advancing Recovery in Texas

Advancing Recovery in Texas

Program Summary The goal of this grant program is to fund grantees to develop and implement a plan for mental health recovery advancement in their organizations. The desired long-term outcome is for mental health providers to develop recovery-oriented organizational...

Advancing Recovery in Texas

Advancing Recovery in Texas

Program Summary The goal of this grant program is to fund grantees to develop and implement a plan for mental health recovery advancement in their organizations. The desired long-term outcome is for mental health providers to develop recovery-oriented organizational...

Advancing Recovery in Texas

Advancing Recovery in Texas

Program Summary The goal of this grant program is to fund grantees to develop and implement a plan for mental health recovery advancement in their organizations. The desired long-term outcome is for mental health providers to develop recovery-oriented organizational...

Via Hope

Via Hope

Program Summary The Hogg Foundation is collaborating with the Department of State Health Services to provide support to Via Hope as the state’s training and technical assistance center for mental health consumers, family members, providers and youth. Mental Health...

Setting an Example

Setting an Example

Setting an Example National Advisory Council Members In 2009 the Hogg Foundation appointed two nationally known leaders and experts in the consumer movement to serve on its National Advisory Council. The 10-member council provides guidance and expertise to foundation...

East Texas Coalition for Mental Health Recovery

East Texas Coalition for Mental Health Recovery

Program Summary The East Texas Coalition for Mental Health Recovery (ETCMHR) launched in 2010 as a pilot program to build leadership in mental health, recovery and wellness, and to increase consumer and family involvement in the Texas mental health system. The pilot...