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…
Do Not Miss this Great Event!
Have you registered for our free conference, “Quality Health Care for All: Eliminating Racial and Ethnic Disparities through Integrated Health Care”? Well, the good news is, you still can! With two weeks left until the event, we have finalized the agenda and we are...
Love, Peace and Suicide: The Loss of Soul Train Visionary Creator, Don Cornelius
Shortly after slavery was abolished in Texas in 1865 (two years later than the rest of the states), my forefathers settled and bought land in a small African American community about nine miles east of Blanco, a rural predominately white community in the lovely Texas...
A Call for Texans to Present Your Work in Integrated Health Care in Austin this Fall
Here’s a chance for your organization to show off the innovative, impressive work being done in Texas when it comes to integrated health care. Our state’s reputation as an emerging leader in this area led the national Collaborative Family Healthcare Association to...
Welcome to Our New Monthly Newsletter
Welcome to the first issue of our new monthly e-newsletter. Here you’ll find the latest Hogg Foundation news, funding opportunities, upcoming events, and updates about grants and initiatives. We also have a new look. To better convey our mission and vision, the Hogg...
The Consumer Movement in Texas is Going Strong
Over the past year, the consumer movement in Texas has made tremendous strides, expanding the consumer community and strengthening their network. Here are the highlights of some of the major consumer events that the Hogg Foundation has been a part of: In August, Texas...
The Hogg Mental Health Policy Academy: Developing Mental Health Advocates for the Future
Recognizing that public policy plays a critical role in achieving positive change, the Hogg Foundation has created an innovative fellowship program to cultivate and empower a new generation of Texas advocates for mental health. In 2010, the foundation awarded grants...