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…

Transforming Young Minds Collectively
Two young changemakers are making a long-term investment in the well-being of their community by empowering youth to engage in civic discourse.
World Mental Health Day
October 10 is World Mental Health Day 2023. This year’s theme is “Mental Health is a Universal Human Right.”
Back to School in 2023: Overcoming Fear, Stress, and Anxiety
Parents may face challenges as they prepare to send their children back to school in 2023.
2023 Moore Fellowship Winner: Xiao Ding
Xiao Ding’s study will provide insight into the development of high school-based crisis intervention programs.
Announcing 2023 Ima Hogg Scholarship Recipients
We’ve awarded scholarships of $5,000 to each of 22 social work graduate students from colleges and universities across Texas.
2023 Moore Fellowship Winner: Katie McCormick
Contributors of Occupational Stress and Burnout Among Texas Harm Reduction Workers