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…
Developing Better Ways to Support Families: Solutions to Child Relinquishment
The Austin American-Statesman recently ran an excellent article by Chuck Lindell (5/19/13) regarding the need for some families to relinquish custody of their child with serious emotional disturbance (SED) to the state in order to get their child the mental health...
Catching Up with Hogg Policy Fellow Meagan Longley
Last week marked the end of Texas' 83rd Legislative Session, which also marks the end of our fellows' time here at the foundation. In her own words, Meagan tells us about her experience at Hogg and at the Capitol. Tell us a bit more about your background. How did you...
Catching Up With Hogg Policy Fellow Peter McGraw
The Hogg Foundation's work in the legislative arena is very much a team effort, one that couldn't succeed without the work of our Policy Fellows. In his own words, Peter tells us about his experience at Hogg and at the Capitol. Tell us a bit more about your...
July 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...
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...