The Huck House Journal

Keep up with the latest news and insights from Huck House staff and supporters.

Healthy Living

Helping Youth in Times of Pandemic

From the Desk of Professional Development For those of you like me, you started watching the COVID-19 news with mixed emotions. Wavering between “do I

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Now Imagine This…

Written By: Erica Schnitz, MSW, LISW-S, Counseling Services Manager I think that we can all agree that it is cold outside and winter has finally

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Annual Report

What Do You Expect? Part 6

Part six of six: Huck House Supporters Our community can expect meaningful ways for anyone and everyone to get involved in supporting our community’s youth

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Annual Report

What Do You Expect? Part 5

Part five of six: Youth Outreach Program (YOP) Our community can expect diligence in finding the young people that need our help most. One of

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What Do You Expect? Part 4

The Counseling Center at Huckleberry House Our community can expect increased access to specialized support tailored to teen and young adult challenges For nearly 50

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Annual Report

What Do You Expect? Part 3

Part three of six: Transitional Living Program Our community can expect a collaborative effort to resolve youth homelessness In Franklin County, 3,000 youth are estimated

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Annual Report

What Do You Expect? Part 2

Part two of six: Crisis Program Our community can expect a long term solution The Crisis Shelter at Huckleberry House never has been, and never will

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Items we need:

Clothing and Personal Items

  • Underwear
  • Sweatpants (Youth M – Adult XXL)
  • Sweatshirts (Youth M – Adult XXL)
  • Shorts (Youth M – Adult XXL)
  • T-shirts (Youth M – Adult XXL)
  • Socks
  • Wallets
  • Earbuds

          Please note that we are unable to accept any used clothing items.

General Supplies

  • Composition notebooks/journals
  • Adult coloring books
  • Colored pencils
  • Art supplies
  • “Smell goods” (i.e. Bath & Body Works)

Toiletries and Hygiene Products

  • Deodorant
  • Shampoo and conditioner*
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Body soap*
  • Tootbrushes and toothpaste*
  • Brushes and combs
  • Ethnic hair care products

    The * denotes that the item must be in a full size bottle.

Misellaneous Items

  • Baby items
  • Pillows
  • Solid color twin comforters and sheet sets
  • Kitchen utensils, general cleaning and laundry supplies, picture frames
  • Non-perishable food items for youth outreach (crackers, cup of soup, fruit snacks, chips)
  • Gift cards from $5 to $25 for fast food restaurants, grocery stores, gas stations
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