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…
Miss Ima Through the Eyes of A Friend
Miss Ima Hogg was an extraordinary woman for the state of Texas and for the advancement of mental health, and we could not be more proud that she is the founder of our organization. Because of our fascination with Miss Ima, we love learning new things about her so we...
Recap: Great Webinar on Financing Integrated Health Care
Our minds and bodies are inseparable, yet all too often our health care system treats them separately. To support the state and national movement toward integrated health care (IHC), Hogg Foundation Program Officer Rick Ybarra teamed up with national expert Kathleen...
Hogg Blog: A Resource on Legislative Proposals Related to Mental Health in Texas
The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health advances mental wellness in Texas in a variety of ways, including our work in public policy. While staff cannot lobby for or against specific legislation, we are able to provide educational information and technical assistance to...
Hogg Blog: A Resource on Legislative Proposals Related to Mental Health in Texas
The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health advances mental wellness in Texas in a variety of ways, including our work in public policy. While staff cannot lobby for or against specific legislation, we are able to provide educational information and technical assistance to...
Welcome to the Hogg Blog
Welcome to the new Hogg Blog, the official blog of the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health. As you can see the new Hogg Blog reflects our new brand and offers more flexibility. This blog is a public forum designed to raise awareness and encourage community discussion...
The Texas Budget and Mental Health
Summary & Analysis House Bill 1 is the House of Representative’s budget bill. It will determine how much each state agency has to spend on programs and services. The final bill likely won’t be voted on until the end of May at the earliest. The numbers will change...