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…
African American Faith-Based Education and Awareness
African American Faith-Based Education and Awareness The goals of this initiative are to educate African American faith communities about mental health, wellness and recovery, and to build on the unique strengths of churches and other faith-based organizations in...
Advancing Peer Support in Integrated Health Care
Advancing Peer Support in Integrated Health Care Peer support is the principle and practice of incorporating individuals with lived experience of mental illness as key members of the care team. This initiative aims to further establish recovery and peer support as...
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,...
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.