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Why Your Support Matters
Donations are essential to Huckleberry House because they provide the financial foundation to sustain and grow its programs. As a nonprofit organization, Huckleberry House depends on community support to fulfill its mission of helping youth and families in crisis. Here’s why donations matter:
Funding Critical Services: Donations directly support the shelter, housing, outreach, and counseling programs that help youth overcome crises and build better futures.
Filling Gaps: While grants and government funding may cover some operational costs, donations ensure that the organization can address unexpected needs and continue programs without interruption.
Enhancing Programs: Contributions enable Huckleberry House to expand and innovate, offering more comprehensive services tailored to the evolving needs of at-risk youth.
Community Investment: Donors become part of the solution, directly contributing to a safer and more supportive environment for young people in Columbus.
Empowering Youth: Every donation helps young people access housing, education, job training, and mental health support, empowering them to break cycles of poverty and instability.
Sleep Out!
Sleep Out is Huckleberry House’s annual awareness-building and fundraising event that takes place every spring.
Sleep Out 2026 will take place on Friday, May 29, 2025. Mark your calendars! Our Scholarship Packages are available on our Sleep Out page!
Donate Goods & Supplies
Donations can be accepted at the Huckleberry House Carriage House (1421 Hamlet St.) Monday through Friday, between 9:30am-4pm. Before heading our way, please keep in mind:
- Please DO NOT drop items off at the Crisis Shelter at any time to allow our staff to focus on caring for the teens in the program.
- Also note that we cannot accept used clothing, shoes, or bedding of any kind.
- If you would like to set up a drop-off time outside of the above, please call us at 614.298.4139.
If you would like to donate our most-needed items, please check out our Amazon Wish List. Donations will be delivered directly to Huckleberry House. If you would like a receipt for your donation, please include your name and address.
However you choose to donate, we thank you and appreciate your support.
Volunteer Opportunities at Huck House
Do you share our passion for helping young people and families in our community?
Whether it’s serving a meal in the shelter or cleaning up and fixing things around the house, every hour of volunteer service helps Huckleberry House better serve the vulnerable youth of Central Ohio. There is something everyone can do to make a difference and help change lives.
If you have an idea for a special volunteer event or are interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities, please get in touch with the development office at cargiro@huck-house.org.
Other Ways to Support
We could not operate to our fullest potential without financial assistance from our generous and compassionate community.
Kroger Community Rewards
When you make Huckleberry House your community reward partner, Huck House receives a donation from Kroger every time you shop using your Plus card.
