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“My life before Huckleberry was a downward spiral.” – Christina’s Story

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Christina, left, with her mom at Huckleberry’s 2016 Run for the Roses event.

I would not be where I am today if not for Huckleberry. The leadership skills I’ve gained and the relationships I’ve made through Huckleberry have had a huge impact on my life.

My life before Huckleberry was a downward spiral. I was constantly fighting with my mother and getting into trouble in and out of school. My grades were not the only thing slipping. I felt like I was losing control of my life. I decided I had to make some drastic changes before I made bad decisions I couldn’t fix.

I made a move that saved my life; I began to see a Huckleberry therapist. It didn’t take long for me to open up to my therapist and see improvements. My therapist suggested I consider joining a girls’ group offered at Huckleberry. The group helped me build my self-esteem by placing me in leadership roles. Huckleberry helped me shut the door to the negative aspects of my life and encouraged me to find what I was passionate about.

The work that Huckleberry staff did with our group motivated me to give back to my community. After completing the program, I participated in an intensive health education internship with Huckleberry. I officially became a part of the Huckleberry team, and while I worked at the clinic, I co-facilitated groups helping young women in situations like mine.

I truly felt like a leader when I got to plan group, write curriculum, and handle paperwork. I felt responsible in the position I had, and equal to the adult staff. I even got special recognition from SF Mayor Gavin Newsom on the work we did in the Western Addition neighborhood. I still keep in contact with some of the girls and I am happy to see that they have turned their lives around.

During my college years, I became an unofficial health educator in my dorm. My friends knew that I worked at a clinic and constantly asked me for advice, including on contraceptives. Word spread fast that I was the go-to girl for health questions and all of a sudden it seemed like I was giving workshops in the dorm.

Considering my past, I am amazed at the woman and scholar I’ve become. Although I went away to college, I never felt like I left Huckleberry. What I received there has always been with me. As I start a new chapter of my life, I still believe in what Huckleberry does, and I know that they change the lives of many young people, just like me.

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Thank you to Redwood Credit Union, in partnership with Foster Love, for donating birthday boxes to young people in our San Francisco and Marin programs. These thoughtful gifts ensure that youth experiencing challenges can still celebrate their milestones with joy and dignity. 🥳 🎂 🎉

We're excited to partner with organizations that support youth development work - honoring young people's humanity, and creating moments of celebration!

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✨ Partnerships like this remind us why community-centered work matters✨

Thank you to Redwood Credit Union, in partnership with Foster Love, for donating birthday boxes to young people in our San Francisco and Marin programs. These thoughtful gifts ensure that youth experiencing challenges can still celebrate their milestones with joy and dignity.  🥳 🎂 🎉 

Were excited to partner with organizations that support youth development work - honoring young peoples humanity, and creating moments of celebration!

💜💜💜 Grateful for partners like Redwood Credit Union who show up for our community in meaningful ways! 💜💜💜

#YouthServices #CorporateGiving #CommunityImpact #Partnership
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✨ Partnerships like this remind us why community-centered work matters✨

Shout out to Redwood Credit Union, in partnership with Foster Love, for assembling + donating birthday boxes to youth in our programs! @redwoodcreditunion @fosterlove 

These thoughtful gifts ensure that young people experiencing challenges can still celebrate their milestones with joy and dignity. 🥳 🎂 🎉 

We're excited to partner with organizations that support youth development work - honoring young people's humanity, and creating moments of celebration!

Grateful for partners like Redwood Credit Union who show up for our community in meaningful ways! 💜

#YouthServices #CorporateGiving #CommunityImpact #Partnership

✨ Partnerships like this remind us why community-centered work matters✨

Shout out to Redwood Credit Union, in partnership with Foster Love, for assembling + donating birthday boxes to youth in our programs! @redwoodcreditunion @fosterlove

These thoughtful gifts ensure that young people experiencing challenges can still celebrate their milestones with joy and dignity. 🥳 🎂 🎉

We`re excited to partner with organizations that support youth development work - honoring young people`s humanity, and creating moments of celebration!

Grateful for partners like Redwood Credit Union who show up for our community in meaningful ways! 💜

#YouthServices #CorporateGiving #CommunityImpact #Partnership
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