1970
Huckleberry House, an outgrowth of a two-year street ministry of the University Area Council of Churches, is founded in March. In July, with Douglas W. McCoard as executive director, Huck House opens the door to its first home, a house located at the corner of 17th Avenue and Summit Street, owned by Indianola United Methodist Church.
1976
Huck House moves to “The Castle” at 1421 Hamlet Street. The new, larger space allows for Crisis Shelter dorm rooms, counseling space, and administrative offices.
1988
The Safe Place Partner program begins with four Columbus-area fire stations, four White Castle restaurants, Katzinger’s Deli, University Hospital Emergency Room, and the Department of Human Services joining with Huck House to provide youth with a safe place to turn for support getting to the Crisis Shelter. Today the network has 136 sites including fire stations, libraries, White Castle and Donatos restaurants, and community centers.
1990
The Transitional Living Program begins, a four-stage, 18-month program to help older adolescents build the skills and confidence they need to live successfully on their own.
2005
2009
2014
The Transitional Living Program introduces its domestic violence track, initially dedicating 10 TLP apartments in a secure, alarmed, staffed building
to victims of domestic abuse. Currently, a total of 15 apartments are set aside specifically for survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, or other crime.