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…
Police Violence and Black Women’s Health (Part 2 of 2)
“One of the things that we tend to do when we talk about state violence is think about it in a quantitative way,” Dr. Christen Smith says. “What I really want to do is disrupt that traditional approach, and really say no.” Police violence, for black communities in the...
Supporting DACA Students
“I think it’s very important that people like you and me communicate to DACA recipients that [they] are not alone,” Sebastian Colon-Otero says. “We support you, I am here for you—let’s work together.” The University of Texas at Austin stands by students protected...
Collaborating for Social Impact: Lessons from Bexar County
How trust, transparency and time among 18+ organizations yielded results for the San Antonio-area.
Mental Health in the College Classroom
The University of Texas at Austin’s Well-Being in Learning Environments program is helping students succeed.
Creating Hope for Healing after Trauma
In the aftermath of the Austin package bombings, we’re talking about “wounds of the spirit” and conditions for healing.
PTSD: Breaking New Ground with Veterans
The UTHealth Trauma and Resilience Center offers an integrated approach for veterans and their families.