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…
Texas and the Healthcare Ruling
You've probably heard by now that the 2010 healthcare law was largely upheld by the Supreme Court on Thursday. Even though polls indicate that public opinion about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been steady, many of us following the fate of the ACA were expecting...
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
In 2008, the U.S. House of Representatives declared July as National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in honor and remembrance of author and advocate Bebe Moore Campbell. Mrs. Campbell, who passed away in 2006, was the co-founder of NAMI Urban Los Angeles. While...
Ten Assistant Professors Receive Grants for Mental Health Research in Texas
Mental health research in Texas got a boost recently when 10 professors received the Hogg Foundation’s mental health research grants. The research projects were selected from 44 proposals submitted by tenure-track assistant professors from universities throughout...
Evaluation Executive Summary Released
The Hogg Foundation’s evaluation efforts now have a home on our website. The newly created evaluation web page currently highlights four evaluation projects that reflect the diverse programs funded by the foundation. We are excited that our evaluation reports will now...
Children’s Mental Health and Tragedy
I offer my deepest condolences to those killed, families and friends impacted, and the community of Aurora, Colorado, over the catastrophic shootings and the tragic loss of life. Let us hope for the full recovery of those who were injured and that the healing process...
Celebrating the Legacy of Miss Ima Hogg
Known by many as the "First Lady of Texas,” Miss Ima Hogg would have turned 130 years old on July 10. A dedicated advocate for public service, Miss Ima created a legacy that continues to benefit Texas today. In 1940, Miss Ima and her brother Mike established the Hogg...