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…
Statewide Spiritual Crossroads Conference Draws Hundreds
On May 15-16, nearly 350 key mental health stakeholders from around the state met in Fort Worth, Texas for the 17th biennial Robert Lee Sutherland Seminar, “Spiritual Crossroads: Faith, Mental Health and the African American Community.” The conference was electric....
First Annual Mental Health Awareness Day: May 31
What have you been doing to promote mental health awareness in your community this month? We are excited that here in Austin, Beyond Today, a nonprofit organization that provides peer support and promotes mental health recovery, is hosting its first annual Mental...
National Consensus Report Released with Office of Minority Health
The Hogg Foundation and the federal Office of Minority Health (OMH) are proud to announce the release of its national consensus report. The report, "Enhancing the Delivery of Health Care: Eliminating Health Disparities through a Culturally & Linguistically...
Maria Bumpass Recognized for Twenty Years of Service
The Hogg Foundation’s Maria Bumpass was recently recognized for 20 years of service with The University of Texas at Austin at the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement’s all-division staff meeting. Maria joined the foundation in August 1991 as a receptionist...
Become Part of the Discussion with Via Hope’s Recovery Reads Program
Early this year, Via Hope launched its Recovery Reads program as part of a larger effort to build awareness about recovery and wellness. The program combines monthly reading selections on mental wellness with thought-provoking discussions. The selected readings appeal...
Evaluating Our Impact and Reinforcing Our Mission
To examine the impact of key initiatives and take lessons learned into future grant programs, the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health is strengthening its evaluation activities. It is critical for the foundation to document its impact as a grantmaker and to utilize...