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…
3 Things to Know: Resilience
Resilience is a key determinant for a person’s (and a community’s) ability to thrive.
3 Things to Know: Resilience
Resilience is a key determinant for a person’s (and a community’s) ability to thrive.
3 Things to Know: Resilience
Resilience is a key ingredient for personal and community well-being.
A Recap of the Central Texas African American Family Support Conference
The Central Texas African American Family Support Conference (CTAAFSC), a densely-packed two days of informative workshops and stirring keynote speeches, achieved its goal of sharing quality information about African American behavioral health issues with consumers,...
Thoughts on Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
The National Alliance on Mental Illness has declared July to be Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. For African Americans in particular, a growing chorus of experts is sounding a clarion call on mental health, and urging black communities to the same sort...
Local Clergy Get Trained in Mental Health First Aid
“Maybe your faith isn’t strong enough.” “You should just pray a little harder.” “Girl, the devil is just trying to steal your joy!” Sound familiar? Chances are you’ve said something similar to someone you know who is “going through” a mental health challenge, or...