The Huck House Journal
Keep up with the latest news and insights from Huck House staff and supporters.
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
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
Building a Legacy: Black Leaders in Social Work and Human Services
This Black History Month, Huckleberry House honors Black pioneers in social work, counseling, and human services who have shaped policies and advocacy efforts supporting vulnerable
Healthy Relationship 101: Red and Green Flags to Watch For
Love is in the air! With Valentine’s Day around the corner, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the importance of healthy relationships. At Huckleberry
Eat Justice: How Mecha Noodle Bar is using Capitalism for Good
At Huckleberry House, we believe that community partnerships are essential to ensuring that young people have the support they need to thrive. That’s why we’re
Youth Partners Coalition: PIT Count and the Unseen Homeless Youth Population
The Community Shelter Board (CSB) held its annual Point-in-Time (PIT) count of Columbus and Franklin County’s homeless population on Jan. 23. This snapshot, used by
National Human Trafficking Prevention Month: Empowering Our Team to Support Vulnerable Youth
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a critical time to shed light on the hidden dangers facing some of our most vulnerable populations. Knowing
Shining a Light on Holistic Support | Bridging Gaps in Youth Counseling
In 2024, Huckleberry House welcomed its first Community Case Manager, Taylor, to the Counseling Center. This role was created after noticing a gap in services
Letter from Executive Director – Shining a Light on Youth Homelessness
Youth homelessness is an invisible problem in our community. 3,000 youth experience homelessness in Franklin County each year. Yet, most of our central Ohio neighbors
