Very Merry Huckleberry Holidays – 2021
“Christmas is the spirit of giving without a thought of getting.” –Thomas S. Monson Annual Gift Drive This year, Huckleberry House and our generous supporters will be providing packages of Christmas gifts for over 160 youth and their families. We are so appreciative of your support of Huck House, helping make the holidays […]
An anti-racism update
An update on our anti-racism initiatives In a previous post, we shared Huck House’s anti-racism statement. We wrote it in June 2020, during a summer of nationwide protests for racial equity and justice. We followed our statement by writing five initiatives we would work on for at least the next year. It’s been eight months. […]
A front door of your own
A Front Door of Your Own Have you ever thought about all the meaning behind walking through the door to your home? Our front doors are our first impressions and entrance into our private, safe world. Doors protect us from the outdoors and are opportunities to make a statement about the power of the residents […]
Becoming an anti-racist organization
On June 3, 2020, the Huckleberry House management team wrote and publicly shared a statement promising to fight for a more just and equitable society. On June 17, 2020, the same group drafted five management initiatives they will prioritize over the next 12 months. On July 23, 2020, the Huckleberry House Board of Directors unanimously […]
Huckleberry House is building a community.
Kenmore Square is a 56-unit apartment community in the Linden neighborhood of Columbus. Huckleberry House is purchasing Kenmore Square and will use it to house a portion of its Transitional Living Program (founded 1990). Surplus units will be master leased to organizations that offer housing programs to 17 to 24 year olds. The first residents […]
November 9 and 10, 2018: Ohio Made Holiday Market
Ohio Made Holiday Market Saturday and Sunday, November 9 and 10, 2018 Hollywood Casino – 200 Georgesville Rd, Columbus, OH 43228 During the Ohio Made Holiday Market, Ohio Made Market will be selling raffle tickets where you have a chance to win HUGE prizes. Winners must pick up prizes by 7PM on November 10th. Every dollar from your […]
December 14, 2018: Holiday Gift Drop-Off
Holiday Gift Drop-Off Friday, December 14, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Huckleberry House Carriage House – 1421 Hamlet Street, Columbus, OH 43201 Last year, with the support and generosity of our community, we delivered gift packages to 166 youth. In order to deliver gifts in time for Christmas, we ask that our friends […]
What I would tell my 18-year old self about good health
For our focus on healthy living, we asked a Huck House friend to think about what he would tell his 18-year old self about living healthfully. Bill Mechling is a retired attorney and business executive. His commitment to good health is an example from which we all can learn. There are many lessons a person learns […]
With a little help from our friends…
Each year, Huck House is invited by See Kids Dream to help teach young students about how they can make the world a better place. Guess what happens. Yep! These young students go out and make the world a better place! This year, the students at Ohio Avenue Elementary School, with help from their advisers […]
Sip & Shop (& Shelter)
Wednesday, June 13, 2018 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. J. McLaughlin 1631 Lane Avenue, Columbus, OH 43221 Come check out J.McLaughlin’s summer styles AND give back to Columbus’ youth while having a drink and a nosh. J.McLaughlin is donating 15% of the evening’s sales to Huck House. These funds will go towards the myriad […]