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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

This year, Huckleberry created a comprehensive Theory of Change through impactful community conversations that showcased what authentic partnership looks like, especially during these critical times. The work is grounded in the social determinants of health across three key areas—health care access and quality, social community, and neighborhood—serving as both a guiding star and a blueprint […]

Despite busy schedules and the daily demands of supporting our community, Huckleberry staff carved out time for something essential: each other. Our annual staff picnic brought together team members from across programs for an afternoon of games, delicious food, laughter, and the kind of connection that fuels our work. This year’s gathering felt especially meaningful. […]

We’re thrilled to share that Huckleberry was selected as a primary beneficiary of CHEER for Life Foundation and CHEER San Francisco for the 2024-2025 program year! This fall, we received a $25,000 grant as part of CHEER’s incredible $50,000 distribution supporting nine local organizations doing vital work across the Bay Area. CHEER for Life focuses […]