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…
Building Access with Intention: Reflecting on National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), which is a time to celebrate the contributions of employees with disabilities and to think honestly about how we can improve accessibility in our workplaces. For me, that means moving beyond checkboxes and compliance toward spaces and workplaces built with intention.
Bridging the Gap: Insights on Mental Health Care from Australia and the U.S.
In June of 2024, several Hogg Foundation staff members, including Tammy Heinz, senior program officer and consumer and family liaison, attended the Global Leadership Exchange (GLE) in the Netherlands. The international gathering connected leaders in mental health,...
Rising Voices: Telling Your Story
When personal stories are shared with policymakers, not only do they draw attention to important issues, but they also resonate in ways that facts and data alone cannot.
September 2025 Staff Highlights
Here’s a snapshot of the presentations made, events hosted, and honors received by the talented and dedicated staff of the Hogg Foundation during the month of September 2025.
2025-2026 Mini-Grants for Innovation, Capacity-Building, and Community Well-Being
The Hogg Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Robert Lee Sutherland Mini-Grants.
Toward a More Effective 911 Alternative
This blog post is guest authored by Larry D. Brown Jr., PhD, associate director for Community Health and Violence Prevention Services at Harris County Public Health. He presented a session at the Robert Lee Sutherland Seminar as part of the Building Partnerships and Collaboration track.





