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…
Self-Compassion and Mental Health
Earlier this week, I wrote a blog about supporting others experiencing grief through comfort and compassion. I also know it is important that we support ourselves for our own mental health. Many of us living with the experience of mental illness know that achieving...
March 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 some of what we’ve been up to lately......
Registration Filling Up for Young Minds Matter Seminar
With less than a month left until the seminar, registration is quickly filling up for "Young Minds Matter: Transition-Age Youth!" As soon as the event reaches capacity (400), we will be closing registration and starting a waiting list. If you plan on attending,...
A Report From the Capitol Rally to Expand Medicaid
On Tuesday this week, thousands of Texans came from all across the state to tell their legislators that Texas’ Medicaid program matters. The event was picked up by many local and national news sources including the Austin American-Statesman and the Texas Tribune....
A Mental Health Policy Update on the 83rd Legislative Session
Since the commencement of the 83rd Legislative Session, the Hogg Foundation policy team has been extremely busy at the Texas Capitol. The foundation kicked off the session with our policy luncheon for legislators and their staff, which featured Hollywood producer Gary...
Hogg Announces 2013 Bilingual Scholarship Recipients
The Hogg Foundation has awarded scholarships to 14 bilingual students seeking a master’s degree in social work. With this innovative scholarship program, the foundation seeks to increase the cultural and linguistic diversity in the Texas mental health workforce....