Impact Stories
A sampling of impactful collaborations between the foundation and our grantee partners.Impact Report
Shaping the Future of Mental Health Policy
Growing Leadership: The Transformative Journey of PeerFest
PeerFest isn’t just a transformative experience for those who attend. For members of the PeerFest Planning Committee, it’s a path to growing leadership.
From Nigeria to Texas: Francis Okafor, Ima Hogg Scholar
Discover how the Ima Hogg Scholarship is transforming lives while strengthening the mental health workforce in Texas.
GLOW: Investing in Grantee Partner Capacity Through Reliable Flexible Funding
Find out more about how Greater Longview Optimal Wellness (GLOW) is revolutionizing access to health and wellness services in Longview.
Enhancing Mental Health and Community Resilience
The Communities of Care initiative is achieving milestones in collaborative work, setting out an agenda to enhance mental health, community resilience, and sustainability within the Greater Houston area.
Transforming Community through Collaboration
Discover how BHOLD’s community-driven approach in Brooks County is transforming mental health and well-being and showcasing the power of collaboration in rural settings.
Austin State Hospital: The First Step in Building a Continuum of Care
After several years of planning, the new Austin State Hospital (ASH) facility opened its doors in 2024 to Texans needing care during mental health crises.
A Vision for Policy Engagement
Family Service Center of Galveston County (FSC), a Hogg Foundation grantee partner, promotes the mental health and well-being of individuals and families through counseling, education, and prevention, with a focus on access to mental health care, parent education, children at risk, and victims of crime. As part of its strategic vision, FSC is strengthening its capacity to participate in mental health policy discussions at the state level. Learn more.
Where Are They Now? Celebrating the Ima Hogg Scholarships
We’re looking back at the Ima Hogg Scholarships program. Established in 1956, the scholarship aims to strengthen the mental health workforce, with a special emphasis on social workers. Learn more.
Scholarship and Fellowship Awardee Stories
Bridging the Gap: Insights on Mental Health Care from Australia and the U.S.
In June of 2024, several Hogg Foundation staff members, including Tammy Heinz, senior program officer and consumer and family liaison, attended the Global Leadership Exchange (GLE) in the Netherlands. The international gathering connected leaders in mental health,...
Rising Voices: Telling Your Story
When personal stories are shared with policymakers, not only do they draw attention to important issues, but they also resonate in ways that facts and data alone cannot.
September Staff Highlights
Here’s a snapshot of the presentations made, events hosted, and honors received by the talented and dedicated staff of the Hogg Foundation during the month of September 2025.