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I Have Somehow Been Able to Make a Life for Myself…

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For decades, Huckleberry has had the honor and privilege of serving Bay Area youth and families.  One of our former clients, Linelle, shares her story:

“I lived at Huckleberry House for six weeks with my younger brother back in 1978. It was a hard time in my life as we left our home where the PG&E had been turned off for quite some time. I was 16 and he was 13. My mother was mentally ill and had not been able to take care of us for several years. I have only fond, warm memories of Huckleberry.

I especially appreciated meal time where we all got to chip in and help cook dinner. We had no food where I came from. I cry now as I write this. I know the pain of having nothing. Unfortunately, my younger brother died in prison last year, but I have somehow been able to make a life for myself and am now a teacher. So glad you are still there.”

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💜 OUR 2026 COMMITMENT TO YOUTH 💜

For nearly 60 years—since we opened the nation’s first youth shelter during SF’s Summer of Love—we’ve known this truth: A young person’s wellness is shaped by whether they have a safe place to sleep. Whether they feel protected in their neighborhood. Whether they can access education. Whether their family has economic security.

In our new blog post, we’re breaking down what this means for youth-serving organizations, policymakers, and anyone committed to justice for young people.

Because if we’re serious about youth wellness, we have to be serious about transforming the systems that shape their lives.

📖 Read the full on our website (link in bio)

#SocialDeterminantsOfHealth #YouthWellness #HealthEquity #SocialJustice #HousingIsHealthcare #CommunityHealth #StructuralChange #HuckleberryYouth
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💜 OUR 2026 COMMITMENT TO YOUTH 💜

For nearly 60 years—since we opened the nation’s first youth shelter during SF’s Summer of Love—we’ve known this truth: A young person’s wellness is shaped by whether they have a safe place to sleep. Whether they feel protected in their neighborhood. Whether they can access education. Whether their family has economic security.

In our new blog post, we’re breaking down what this means for youth-serving organizations, policymakers, and anyone committed to justice for young people.

Because if we’re serious about youth wellness, we have to be serious about transforming the systems that shape their lives.

📖 Read the full on our website (link in bio)

#SocialDeterminantsOfHealth #YouthWellness #HealthEquity #SocialJustice #HousingIsHealthcare #CommunityHealth #StructuralChange #HuckleberryYouth
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💜 OUR 2026 COMMITMENT TO YOUTH 💜 For nearly 60 years—since we opened the nation’s first youth shelter during SF’s Summer of Love—we’ve known this truth: A young person’s wellness is shaped by whether they have a safe place to sleep. Whether they feel protected in their neighborhood. Whether they can access education. Whether their family has economic security. In our new blog post, we’re breaking down what this means for youth-serving organizations, policymakers, and anyone committed to justice for young people. Because if we’re serious about youth wellness, we have to be serious about transforming the systems that shape their lives. 📖 Read the full on our website (link in bio) #SocialDeterminantsOfHealth #YouthWellness #HealthEquity #SocialJustice #HousingIsHealthcare #CommunityHealth #StructuralChange #HuckleberryYouth

💜 OUR 2026 COMMITMENT TO YOUTH 💜 For nearly 60 years—since we opened the nation’s first youth shelter during SF’s Summer of Love—we’ve known this truth: A young person’s wellness is shaped by whether they have a safe place to sleep. Whether they feel protected in their neighborhood. Whether they can access education. Whether their family has economic security. In our new blog post, we’re breaking down what this means for youth-serving organizations, policymakers, and anyone committed to justice for young people. Because if we’re serious about youth wellness, we have to be serious about transforming the systems that shape their lives. 📖 Read the full on our website (link in bio) #SocialDeterminantsOfHealth #YouthWellness #HealthEquity #SocialJustice #HousingIsHealthcare #CommunityHealth #StructuralChange #HuckleberryYouth ...

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