Huckleberry House Announces 2026 Sleep Out in Partnership with First Congregational Church
Community-wide event raises awareness and funds for youth experiencing homelessness FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Columbus, OH [January 7, 2026] – Huckleberry House is proud to announce its 2026 Sleep Out, its signature community awareness and fundraising event, in partnership with First Congregational Church, UCC, Columbus, through its Unsheltered Ministry. Taking place on Friday, May 29 on […]
Shared Spaces, Lasting Independence
In a time when housing affordability is increasingly out of reach, we set out to prepare young people in our Transitional Living Program (TLP) not only to find a place to live after graduating from the program, but to keep it. As our team watched waitlists for housing vouchers grow longer, it became clear that […]
With Survivors, Always: Standing Beside Young People and Families Every Step of the Way
Healing and hope flourish in community, and your role as our partners, supporters, and neighbors is invaluable. It’s because of you that we can stand with survivors, always. October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and we’re reflecting on what it means to show up for those navigating unsafe relationships and how our Crime Victim […]
Celebrating Leadership and Advocacy: Huckleberry House Honored at CSB’s Founders Awards
Last week, Huckleberry House was deeply honored to be recognized at the Community Shelter Board’s annual Founders Awards, a celebration of individuals and organizations working to end homelessness in Columbus and Franklin County. These awards pay tribute to the legacy of CSB’s founders, who believed that no one in our community should be without a […]
Notes from a Summer Fellow
It’s National Intern Day! This summer, we’ve been fortunate to have a Columbus Foundation Fellow in our ranks joining the Advancement team. For 11 weeks, Emoni, a recent tOSU graduate, has been an incredible asset to the team, giving us the capacity to ensure our Safe PlaceTM program sites receive their yearly check-in calls. In […]
One Week In: A Conversation with Jennifer Sharma
This week, Huckleberry House officially welcomed our new CEO, Jennifer Sharma. With a strong history of service and advocacy on behalf of youth and families in central Ohio, Jennifer joins us with deep roots in the community and a clear vision for the future. We sat down with her to hear her early reflections, what […]
7 Things to Know About Sleep Out
Guest Blog by Brenda Ochoa 2024 was my first year participating in Sleep Out, and honestly, I hadn’t heard of Huckleberry House until just a month or two before. I first heard through my company, Colliers Columbus, when they invited employees to join a team. I was curious and signed up, not realizing how deeply […]
Welcome Jennifer Sharma, CEO of Huckleberry House!
Learn more about our newest team member, Jennifer Sharma, CEO of Huckleberry House!
Celebrating Social Work Month: When Compassion Meets Action
March is Social Work Month, a time to recognize the dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to uplift and support individuals and families facing life’s toughest challenges. This year’s theme, Compassion + Action, perfectly aligns with the values that drive the work of Huckleberry House daily. Our social workers don’t just offer kindness; they take meaningful […]
Building a Stronger Foundation Starts with Our Greatest Asset: Our Staff
Investing in our staff is an investment in the young people we serve. It leads to better outcomes, stronger support, and an atmosphere of growth for all who interact with Huckleberry House. Recognizing this, in spring 2024, we created a new role ensuring ongoing training and support for our team – Director of Professional Development. […]