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…
Highlights From the 35th Annual NASW-Texas Conference
The National Association of Social Workers – Texas Chapter (NASW-TX) 35th Annual State Conference offered over 100 sessions on an assortment of topics as well as a beautiful reason to miss the Texas-Oklahoma game last weekend. The vast number and wide variety of...
My Journey of Recovery: Stephany Bryan
As I look back to last month’s excitement and activities around recovery, it gave me the opportunity to reflect back on my own journey of recovery. I remember that there wasn't a magical cure, there wasn't a special therapy session and there wasn't a magic wand. It...
My Journey of Recovery: Stephany Bryan
As I look back to last month’s excitement and activities around recovery, it gave me the opportunity to reflect back on my own journey of recovery. I remember that there wasn't a magical cure, there wasn't a special therapy session and there wasn't a magic wand. It...
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...