Huckleberry’s Young Professionals Board

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Join Huckleberry’s Young Professionals Board!

              The Huckleberry Youth Programs Young Professionals Board, Sept. 2019

In 1967, Huckleberry opened its flagship program, Huckleberry House, the first runaway youth shelter in the nation, at a time when running away as a youth was considered a crime. Over fifty years later, we have grown to provide thousands of youth annually with a continuum of services that remains rooted, just as it did in 1967, in the fundamental rights of young people to be safe, healthy, educated, and treated justly.

What  We Do: Huckleberry has expanded upon its youth-centered services, using a trauma-informed and restorative justice framework to collaborate with youth and families to build healthier relationships and more vibrant futures for themselves.Our services have expanded to include primary and reproductive care, counseling, case management, health education, juvenile justice diversion, and college access to underserved youth and families. Huckleberry’s longevity is a testament to the agency’s values, and our ability to adapt and innovate to meet the ever-changing needs of our community. Each year, Huckleberry hosts two major FUNdraiser along with smaller, social gatherings like Cocktails for a Cause/bar nights, trivia nights, yoga classes, exclusive dining experiences and shows/performances.

What’s the Huckleberry Young Professionals Board (HYPB)?
HYPB is a group of young professionals who are passionate about Huckleberry’s mission and are interested in using their knowledge, skills, and network to raise awareness and mobilize support for various Huckleberry programs. We plan, market, and execute several fundraisers throughout the year from guest bartending at local SF bars to virtual yoga classes. We also use our professional network to help Huckleberry create volunteer opportunities and build partnerships with local corporations.

 

You should join the HYPB if:

  • Huckleberry’s mission and HYPB’s mission resonates with you
  • You want to give back to an awesome cause and community
  • You’re looking to grow your professional development skills
  • You’re hoping to  sharpen your project management and leadership skills
  • You’d like to hang out and network with other community-conscious young professionals

If you are interested in getting involved with Huckleberry and learning more about the Huckleberry Young Professionals Board, please complete this form.