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 Interim Charges
The time period between Texas legislative sessions is referred to as “the interim.” During this period, senate and house committees are assigned certain topics to study, referred to as interim charges. The committees develop comprehensive reports with recommendations...
Legislative Interim Charges
The time period between Texas legislative sessions is referred to as “the interim.” During this period, senate and house committees are assigned certain topics to study, referred to as interim charges. The committees develop comprehensive reports with recommendations...
Living with Mental Health Conditions and Developmental Disabilities
Many families and other caregivers live with the challenge of supporting individuals dually diagnosed with mental illness and intellectual disabilities. It is estimated that approximately 30-35 percent of those with intellectual disabilities also experience a...
Living with Mental Health Conditions and Developmental Disabilities
Many families and other caregivers live with the challenge of supporting individuals dually diagnosed with mental illness and intellectual disabilities. It is estimated that approximately 30-35 percent of those with intellectual disabilities also experience a...
Highlights from Alternatives 2011 – Transition Age Youth Initiative
I recently had the opportunity to attend the 25th annual Alternatives Conference in Orlando, Florida. The theme of the consumer-driven conference was “Coming Home: Creating Our Own Communities of Wellness and Recovery.” One of the most exciting presentations came from...
Suicide Rates: Bringing the Numbers to Life
As a program officer at the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health, I frequently have the opportunity to research and review various reference materials related to mental health. Recently, I was eyeballing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website and ran...