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…

Event | 2021 Texas System of Care/CRCG Conference
The Texas System of Care and Community Resource Coordination Groups Conference is an interagency conference for youth, family members, state leaders, child-serving providers, and community leaders.
Texas 87th Legislative Session and Mental Health
The Hogg Foundation has issued a summary of key mental health and substance use-related legislation considered during the 87th legislative session.
Mindfulness for Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence
Danielle Lauricella-Ketring, a 2020 Frances Fowler Awardee, explores the effectiveness of mindfulness for women survivors of intimate partner violence. Learn more about her research.
Young and Invincible
On this episode of Into the Fold, we sit down with three people from Young Invincibles who are dedicated to amplifying the voices of youth and young adults to advance mental health policy work in Texas.
The Austin African American Book Festival Returns for 2021
The 15th Annual African African American Book Festival returns on Saturday, June 26th. Join us from the comfort and safety of your home, for this free virtual event.
Career Opportunity: Hogg Foundation for Mental Health is hiring a Policy Fellow
This three-year policy fellowship is intended to prepare the individual to engage in effective mental health and substance use policy, generating meaningful systems changes.