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See Our Results! View Huckleberry’s 2020 Annual Report

Huckleberry’s 2020 Annual Report is here! Take a look at how our amazing staff has pivoted during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide youth and families in the Bay Area with ESSENTIAL services.

Huckleberry’s college access and career readiness program unveils new name

Huckleberry Youth Programs is excited to share with you the new name for our program, formerly know as Huckleberry Wellness Academy. Get ready for it! Our college access and career readiness program will now be known as Huckleberry ACE (Access to College Equity) Academy. “With programming that reinforces educational equities, Huckleberry ACE is proud to […]

From Hoodline: In SF with less police spending, youth programs could be a vision of the future

Huckleberry’s Community Assessment & Resource Center (CARC) was featured in Hoodline’s article In a San Francisco with less police spending, youth programs could be a vision of the future. This piece demonstrates the effectiveness of diversion programs like Huckleberry’s Community Assessment & Resource Center (CARC). “Operating chiefly in communities of color — Bayview, Hunters Point, […]

How You Can Help Huckleberry During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Looking for a way to lend a hand during this uncertain time? Giving Tuesday Now is in TWO WEEKS (Tues. May 5) and we put together a list of ways that you can help Huckleberry during the COVID-19 Pandemic. 1. Donate a portion of your stimulus check to Huckleberry. Are you stably employed and financially secure, […]

New Van Donated to Huckleberry House by Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Concord

Christmas came early for the staff and clients at Huckleberry House, thanks to a generous donation from Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Concord! Today, the staff was surprised by a much needed, brand new van, donated by Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Concord!! The van will allow our staff to take clients out for leisure […]

Huckleberry’s Community Assessment & Resource Center (CARC) featured in SF Chronicle

Huckleberry’s Community Assessment & Resource Center (CARC) was featured in the San Francisco Chronicle! Read the full article, “Making amends, not doing time: SF prosecutors say youth program achieves results.” The article highlights CARC’s work in restorative justice, which brings victims of crime, youth offenders, and others together to talk about the crime and develop […]

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15 hours ago

Dear Friends of Huckleberry Youth Programs,

Yesterday, we collectively held our breath awaiting the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial. The fact that we were unsure of the outcome speaks volumes about the work ahead of us toward racial justice in this country.

Although Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all charges, nothing will bring George Floyd back to his friends and family. George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Daunte Wright, and yesterday, moments before the verdict was read, 16-year-old Ma’Khia Bryant. All were victims of excessive police force against the Black community. There is no justice until there is racial equity and an end to police brutality. There is only accountability.

The New York Times reported today that U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland is investigating the Minneapolis police department, a significant step forward in terms of holding more police accountable for misconduct. But the work does not end there. As the Attorney General stated, “the challenges we face are deeply woven into our history.”

At Huckleberry, we stand with our youth who are strong, resilient, and deserving of a world without fear of being harmed at the hands of law enforcement. Young people like Darnella Frazier, who was 17 years old when she had the presence of mind to document George Floyd’s murder on her phone. Our youth demand justice and an end to systemic oppression, not just accountability.

In solidarity,
Douglas Styles, PsyD.
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