Huckleberry’s Commitment to Youth Young people’s health and wellbeing are often thought of as medical care, focusing on vaccines, checkups, and treatment for illness. But equitable and meaningful health for young people goes far deeper. It’s shaped by where they live, whether they have stable housing, if they feel safe in their communities, their access […]
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Our Mission in Action
As 2025 comes to a close, we remain committed to our legacy of working in solidarity with young people and their families to advance their personal growth and social equity. Our program outcomes from this past year illustrate how we work with families and empower young people through services that bring them closer to the […]
Mia’s Story
When Mia* walked through our doors at 17, she had just lost her family home for being transgender. She was also weeks away from high school graduation with dreams of becoming a nurse. Most teenagers shouldn’t have to choose between their identity and a roof over their head. But Mia faced that impossible choice and […]
Personal Growth and Social Equity Through College Access, Mental Health, and Newcomer Services
This past school year, our Marin team showed up for students in powerful ways. We worked to eliminate barriers to college access, provided essential mental health support, and fostered a sense of community among young Newcomers—children and adolescents who have recently arrived in the country, including immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers —as they adapt to […]
Reflective & Grateful
Our justice team recently had the honor of gathering with Cal Wellness and fellow grantee partners for a day dedicated to rest, reflection, and reconnection. The foundation created space for grantees to pause, to step away from the urgency of the work, and remember what grounds and sustains us in community. In a field that […]
Lights on Afterschool Celebration
We celebrated the 26th annual Lights On Afterschool with San Francisco’s Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) and partners across the city. This annual event honors the essential role afterschool programs play in young people’s lives — not just academically, but socially, emotionally, and creatively. Afterschool programs offer young people space to explore their […]
