Huckleberry House’s response to the 2024 Point in Time Count
This statement is in response to the results related to youth homelessness reported in the most recent Point-in-Time Results on Homelessness, and released by the Community Shelter Board on April 30. As the key stakeholder in addressing and ending youth homelessness in central Ohio, we want to provide accurate and timely information about the state […]
Homelessness shouldn’t be a crime. Supreme Court case could devastate Columbus youth.
Published as an op.ed in The Columbus Disatch, April 23, 2024. On Monday, April 22, the Supreme Court of the United States will begin hearing oral arguments on the case of Gloria Johnson, v. the city of Grants Pass, Oregon, a case that will determine whether a local government can arrest or fine people for […]
Why Sleep Out?
Each year, Huckleberry House invites the community to Sleep Out in solidarity with the more than 3,000 youth, ages 12-24, who will find themselves without safe and stable housing in Franklin County each year. And, we ask you to not only pay for the pleasure of sleeping outside, but to help us raise funds for […]
National Runaway Prevention Month begins Wednesday, November 1
National Runaway Prevention Month brings awareness to the experiences of youth who have run away or have experienced homelessness. Huckleberry House joins NRPM to shine a light on youth homelessness in central Ohio. City Hall, AEP, Franklin County, and our own Crisis Shelter will light up green in November. You can too – purchase […]
Authentic Impact: Combating Youth Homelessness in Columbus
Wednesday, April 12, 2023, 1:00 PM – WEBINAR (FREE) Join us for our upcoming webinar “Authentic Impact: Combating Youth Homelessness in Columbus.” with Sonya Thesing, Executive Director of Huckleberry House, Shayla Favor, Columbus City Councilmember and Chair, Housing, Health & Human Services Committee; and Shannon Isom, President & CEO, Community Shelter Board. Check out […]
Housework with Homestead
Every house needs some upkeep. For our Crisis Shelter, that can be a bit of an understatement. We have been fortunate enough to partner with Homestead Companies to give the shelter a much needed facelift. Homestead Companies is a national full-service real estate development firm based in Columbus. Dave Anderson, President & Founder of Homestead […]
Our Wish List
Independent living = new challenges Moving can be one of the most stressful things in life. In our housing programs, transitional age youth (18 to 24) are constantly moving into our 114 apartments throughout Columbus. This group has very unique needs and obstacles to face. No matter the path, this move is one of the […]