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…

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Tearing Up the Gender Rule Book: Gender Identity and Well-being

“I believe that being a trans person is a revolutionary act, but to be less than who you are is a slow death,” Shane Whalley says. “You have to do it, and you have to find the support to make it possible.” June is Pride Month — a time to celebrate the millions around...

Episode 28: Jail and Mental Health

Across the country, people are sitting in jail because they can’t afford bail or are awaiting desperately needed psychiatric services. We talk to Diana Claitor of the Texas Jail Project, who offers her perspective on the issue.