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…
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...
Keynote speakers for Spiritual Crossroads include faith leaders and award-winning reverend
The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health is pleased to announce the official agenda for “Spiritual Crossroads: Faith, Mental Health and the African American Community,” featuring keynote speaker Rev. Dr. Robert Gilmore, a recent winner of Faces & Voices of Recovery’s...
May Staff in the News
The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health staff has been quite busy lately. We are proud of our top-notch colleagues who positively represent the foundation throughout the state and nationally as leaders in mental health. Here is what we’ve been up to lately… Dr. Octavio...