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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Mental Health Guide

Mental Health Guide

Mental Health Guide to Understanding Mental Health Systems and Services in Texas Navigating mental health systems and services in Texas can be daunting, even for advocates and policymakers. The maze of behavioral health services is complex, making it difficult to...

Policy Engagement

Policy Engagement

Leading Systemic Change The Hogg Foundation informs and influences state-level policies that include funding and support for mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention in a variety of settings and populations. Our goal is to effect systemic change to...

Community Implementation

Community Implementation

A Community-Centered Approach to Achieving Well-beingThe Hogg Foundation supports community efforts to build resilience and improve mental health in environments that are woven into everyday life in settings such as schools, workplaces and faith-based organizations.To...

Community Implementation

Community Implementation

A Community-Centered Approach to Achieving Well-beingThe Hogg Foundation supports community efforts to build resilience and improve mental health in environments that are woven into everyday life in settings such as schools, workplaces and faith-based organizations.To...

Shared Inquiry

Shared Inquiry

Improvement through Collaborative Research and Dialogue The Hogg Foundation works to strengthen the knowledge base and understanding of community-level mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention by encouraging an exchange of information and ideas among...

What We Do

What We Do

The Hogg Foundation works to transform how communities promote mental health in everyday life. “When we build let us build forever. Let it not be for the present delight or for the present use alone. Let it be such work that our descendants will thank us for.” — Will...