The Huck House Journal
Keep up with the latest news and insights from Huck House staff and supporters.
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
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
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 communities, including youth experiencing homelessness. We know our work at Huckleberry House stands on the shoulders of those who came before us. Their legacy aligns with our values
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 House, we recognize the significant role that relationships—whether romantic, familial, or friendships—and community support play in the well-being of young people. Knowing how to identify
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 thrilled to announce that from February 1 through October 31, Mecha Noodle Bar will donate 50 cents from every bowl of ramen sold at its
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 Housing & Urban Development (HUD), informs policy, funding, and community responses to homelessness. The Youth Partners Coalition—Huckleberry House, Star House, Home for Families, YWCA, and
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 that nearly 33% of runaway youth have traded sex to meet basic needs, Huckleberry House finds it imperative to equip our staff with the knowledge
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 affecting both our young people and counselors. Prior to Taylor’s arrival, Erica Schnitz, Clinical Director, noticed counselors were spending more time problem-solving in therapy sessions
