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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Legislative Session Summary

Texas 85th Legislative Session and Mental Health Inside the Legislative Summary: Bills passed during the 85th Texas legislative session addressed a wide range of behavioral health needs, including building community collaboratives, ensuring mental health parity,...

Legislative Session Summary

Texas 85th Legislative Session and Mental Health Inside the Legislative Summary: Bills passed during the 85th Texas legislative session addressed a wide range of behavioral health needs, including building community collaboratives, ensuring mental health parity,...

Peer Support for Young Adults

Houston Health Dept. is certifying youth to provide peer support, enabling young adults with mental health conditions to lead more successful lives

Healthy Educators for Healthy Kids

Healthy Educators for Healthy Kids Inside this story: The influence of student mental health on academic performance is undeniable, but addressing the mental health needs of students can be challenging for teachers who often react with exclusionary disciplinary...