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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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...

Faith-Based Outreach & Education

Faith-Based Outreach & Education

Program Summary Through its Faith-Based Initiative for African American Mental Health Education, the foundation is funding 11 faith-based organizations in Texas to increase awareness and perceptions of mental health, recovery and wellness in African American...

Transition Age Youth & Families

Transition Age Youth & Families

Program Summary The TAYF initiative consists of two types of grants: one Transition-Age Youth Coordinator Grant and eight Transition-Age Youth Planning Grants. The role of the Coordinator is to coordinate a strategic learning process for Planning grantees to...