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…
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,...
Hogg Foundation Awards $4.5 Million to Address Well-being in Rural Texas Communities
Five rural Texas counties will address the root causes of poor mental health.
Mental Illness and the Criminal Justice System
What happens when someone with behavioral health conditions is released from jail? The story of reentry highlights issues in the criminal justice system.
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...
Faith and Mental Health
Inclusion in Faith Circles through Mental Health Education Inside this story: African Americans are 20 percent more likely to experience serious mental health problems than non-Hispanic whites. African Americans consistently receive lower-quality and culturally...