Huckleberry House, Inc.

05/27/2026

💙 It takes a community to support young people facing homelessness and crisis.

We're excited to announce the voices from across our community that will join our Sleep Out panel discussion!

✨ Moderated by Huckleberry House CEO Jennifer Sharma, featuring:
• Amanda Erickson, Kaleidoscope Youth Center
• Beth Fetzer-Rice, Home for Families
• Micayla Wilson, Ohio Governor’s Human Trafficking Task Force
• Laverna Styles, Huckleberry House advocate and supporter

Together, we’ll talk about the power of community, partnership, and what it truly takes to support young people when they need it most. 🌙

Join us this Friday, May 29, for Sleep Out 2026! Register to sleep overnight or attend the program-only at sleepout.rallybound.org

05/26/2026

Mental health is personal.

What works for one person may not work for another, and that’s okay.

We see every day that each young person’s path looks different, and each one deserves care, understanding, and support along the way.

However that path looks, we all deserve 💚

Explore free tools and ways to get involved through Mental Health America’s 2026 Action Guide: mhanational.org/may

05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave service members who gave their lives in service to our country.

As we reflect on their sacrifice this Memorial Day, we are reminded of the importance of community, compassion, and caring for one another.

Please note that Huckleberry House administrative offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. However, our Teen Crisis Program and Shelter will remain open to teens (ages 12–17) who need a safe place to go.

Young people needing support or connections to resources through our YOP Shop can call and leave a voicemail at (614) 826-3630, and our team will respond as soon as possible.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day from all of us at Huckleberry House. 💙

05/22/2026

We're officially 1️⃣ WEEK away from Sleep Out! 🌙

The annual event designed to raise awareness and funds for young people experiencing homelessness and crisis. It's both our mission and community in action! 💙

There's a handful of ways to get involved:
• Sleep overnight with us
• Attend the evening program (7–9 PM)
• Fundraise with us
• Support a participant’s fundraising efforts

Every action helps young people feel seen, supported, and safe. 🧡 Join us next Friday, May 29!

Because of You, We Are Community. And community shows up! 🩷

👉 Register to sleep out, attend the program-only, or to fundraise at https://ow.ly/uf7y50Z3lLG

👉 Donate to a participant's fundraising efforts here: https://ow.ly/pWkY50Z3lLA

05/19/2026

Because of our sponsors, Sleep Out makes a bigger impact. 💙

Their support helps ensure young people have access to shelter, counseling, and long-term stability through Huckleberry House programs.

Thank you to our incredible partners for standing with young people and investing in a stronger community. Because of you, hope and support are always within reach.

🌙 Sleep Out | Friday, May 29, Register or donate today!
🏢 Interested in bringing your team? We offer discounted pricing for groups of 2, 4, and 10 participants.
☁️ Learn more: sleepout.rallybound.org

05/15/2026

Two weeks.

Two weeks until our community comes together for Sleep Out 2026. 🌙

There’s still time to register, fundraise, and be part of something meaningful!

🔗 Join us: sleepout.rallybound.org

05/13/2026

Only you can define what a “good day” looks like to you.

👇 What makes a good day… good?

At Huckleberry House, we know that for young people navigating challenges, a “good day” might look like having a safe place to stay, someone who listens, or a moment to just breathe.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re coming together as a community to create more good days, one young person at a time.

Looking for a place to start? Mental Health America’s 2026 Action Guide offers free tools, tips, and ways to get involved: mhanational.org/may

05/12/2026

The Wilder Family believes every young person deserves safety, trust, and hope.

That’s why they’re returning for Sleep Out 2026 as members of our Host Committee, helping raise awareness and support for young people experiencing homelessness in our community.

“[Sleep Out] creates space for connection—reminding our own children of the security they have, while helping them better understand the importance of compassion, gratitude, and action.”

Their guest blog is a powerful reminder that even one night can inspire empathy, advocacy, and change.

Because of this community, young people know they don’t have to face life’s challenges alone. 💙

Read the full blog and join us in making a difference: https://sleepout.rallybound.org/Static/blog

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day

Today, we celebrate the mothers who make our community stronger every single day.

To the mothers on our staff who show up with compassion, care, and dedication for both their own children and the young people in our programs, thank you. 💙

To the mothers in our programs who continue to show incredible strength, resilience, and love while navigating challenges and building brighter futures for their families, we see you and celebrate you. 🧡

And to the mothers throughout our community, thank you for the countless ways you support, uplift, nurture, and inspire those around you. Without you, we would not be the thriving community we are today. 🩷

Because at the end of the day, because of mothers, we are community. ✨

05/07/2026

“I want people to understand that, even though we’re just kids, we’re strong and just need others to help and guide us,” shared Aaliyah, a graduate of our Transitional Living Program.

We are incredibly thankful to ADAMH for sharing the stories of Aaliyah and Lilee and for investing in programs that help young people move from surviving to thriving.

Because of ADAMH funding, young people in our Transitional Living Program receive more than housing. They receive mental health support, life skills, stability, guidance, and a community that believes in them.

Today, Aaliyah is a lead camp counselor at the YMCA, creating positive change for young people in her own community. Stories like hers remind us what’s possible when young people are given support, opportunity, and care.

Because of you, we are community. 💙

Read the full story below.

Huckleberry House, Inc.’s Transitional Living Program is helping young people navigate housing instability and build a path forward. For Aaliyah, a program graduate, that support made all the difference in gaining confidence and working toward independence.

Through real experiences, see how guidance, stability and opportunity can create lasting change, and how partners like ADAMH help make it possible: https://adamhfranklin.org/more-than-housing-supporting-youth-on-the-path-to-independence/

05/05/2026

We’re growing our Teen Crisis Shelter team and looking for people who are ready to show up for young people when it matters most.

Know someone who would be a great fit? Share this with your network or tag them below. If that someone is you, we encourage you to apply today: huckhouse.org/careers

Be part of a team helping young people find safety, support, and a path forward.