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…
Making a Difference: A Q&A with Hogg Bilingual Scholar Victoria Reyes
The Hogg Bilingual Scholarship Program funds scholarships for gifted and hard-working bilingual master of social work (MSW) students at all 12 Texas schools of social work that are accredited by the National Council on Social Work Education. The program attempts...
Happy 131st Birthday, Ima!
July 10 marked the 131st birthday of Miss Ima Hogg (July 10, 1882–Aug. 19, 1975). Miss Ima was a true Texas original whose huge philanthropic footprint continues to shape mental health in our state. Miss Ima's passion for alleviating the suffering of people with...
Texas Psychology Internships Initiative programs making progress!
I am so excited about the progress made by our Texas Psychology Internship Initiative grantees. In 2011 the Hogg Foundation launched the initiative and subsequently awarded three organizations and one consortium $2.2 million dollars to start new psychology internship...
Young Minds Matter Seminar on Transition-Age Youth (TAY) Attracts Hundreds
On April 3, youth, families, mental health service providers, faith-based organizations, community groups, advocates, health care practitioners, peer specialists, foundation staff, and school teachers, counselors and administrators gathered in Houston, Texas to learn...
Children’s Mental Health Day: Taking Care of Our Future
Today, May 9, is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day – a chance to bring awareness to the insufficiencies in the nation’s mental health services for children and young adults. Children are one of our nation’s greatest resources for growth in the future, but their...
May Staff in the News
The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health staff represent the foundation throughout the state and nationally as leaders in mental health. Hogg staff participate in important discussions at meetings, conferences and trainings. Here is some of what we've been up to...