Our 50th In Pictures

Huckleberry community mural from the 50th Anniversary Block party
Huckleberries Edwin and Brooke hugging it out at the 50th Anniversary Kick Off event
Huckleberries Leonard and Bruce goofing off at the 50th Anniversary Benefit concert
Huckleberries enjoying the tunes and grooves during the 50th Anniversary Benefit concert
Huckleberry Manny leading a Zumba lesson at the 50th Anniversary Block party
Huckleberries Kisai and Corinne are all smiles at the 50th Anniversary Kick Off event
Big Brother and the Holding Company at Huckleberry’s 50th Anniversary Benefit concert
CARC Huckeberries representing at the 50th Anniversary Kick Off event
Beautiful Huckleberry family at the 2017 San Francisco Pride parade
Geary Huckleberries dancing their hearts out at the 50th Anniversary Kick Off event
Youth Speaks artist, Caitlyn Clark, performing powerful spoken word at the 50th Anniversary Benefit Concert
Huckleberries, ready to run/walk/jog in the 2017 Bay Area Human Race, an event that raises funds for local non-profits
Huckleberries beautifying Golden Gate Park during the Day of Service
Huckleberry Jenn delivering a speech after receiving the Audrey Chickering award for her hard work and commitment to Huckleberry
Soulful singer Krystle Warren performing at the 50th Anniversary Benefit Concert
Huckleberries Vania and Brooke performing an interpretive dance during the 50th Anniversary Kick Off event
Huckleberry Manny’s expression during Huckleberry’s day of Service: “YAY”
Huckleberry Vicky looking pleased with her park clean up skills during Huckleberry’s Day of Service
Huckleberries cruising in the yellow VW van during the 2017 San Francisco Pride parade
Huckleberries getting their grub on after participating in the 2017 Bay Area Human Race
Huckleberries riding/marching (in sweet 1960’s VW van-style) in the 2017 San Francisco Pride parade
Huckleberries Doug and Denise enjoying fun in the sun at the 50th Anniversary Block Party
Picture perfect Huckleberries excited to partake in the 2017 Bay Area Human Race!
Live band covering the Beatles and other artists at the 50th Anniversary Block Party
Huckleberry spray painting part of the community mural at the 50th Anniversary Block Party
Huckleberries marching loud and proud in the 2017 San Francisco Pride parade
Huckleberries showing their PRIDE!
Huckleberries Katie, Jackson, Gina and Armando at SF Pride
Huckleberry Arsenio works his rapping magic at the 50th Anniversary Block Party
Facepainting fun at the 50th Anniversary Block Party
Groovy 50th Anniversary Block Party community mural, paying tribute to Huckleberry’s birth during the Summer of Love
Huckleberries tabling at the 50th Anniversary Block Party
Huckleberry Jackson mixing drinks during Huckleberry’s TONIC Guest Bartending event
Huckleberry guests pose at the 2017 Burma Superstar & Umpqua Bank Small Bites, BIG Change event
Desmond Tan, beloved owner of Burma Superstar, signing his cookbook at Small Bites, BIG Change event
Desmond Tan, far right, with members of Huckleberry's Board of Directors
Huckleberry's 2017 AIDS Walk Team raised $3,000 for our HIV Youth Prevention Education (HYPE) program!
Huckleberries raising money and awareness for AIDS by walking in the 2017 San Francisco AIDS Walk
Huckleberries Amanda, Gina and TONIC bar staff at a guest bartending event
Huckleberry was chosen by the San Francisco Giants and AT&T as a "Community All Star" for our anti-violence work with youth! We received a $10,000 grant and the opportunity to meet legends on the field. Our E.D. Douglas Styles with Barry Bonds.
Huckleberry Wellness Academy student, Kevin, with Barry Bonds and Vida Blue.
Thank you San Francisco Giants for honoring Huckleberry at "Step Up to the Plate." Huckleberry Health Educator Ron and Peer Health Educator Mireya (3rd and 4th from left), represented Huckleberry on the field. This year's ticket sales for the event BROKE RECORDS!
Huckleberries Danielle and Brooke braved the chilly weather at The Outside Lands Music Festival in early August.
Huckleberries worked tirelessly all weekend at The Outside Lands Music Festival to spread the word about our services.

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Huckleberry's Board of Directors shared their thoughts on the recent Supreme Court decision rejecting limits on life terms for youth. Read their letter to the editor which was published in the Marin Independent Journal Readers' Forum today!

Court decision on life terms for youth misguided

As members of the Huckleberry Youth Programs Board of Directors, we are saddened by the Supreme Court’s recent 6-3 decision to reject limits on life terms for youth.

This decision marks the first time in almost two decades the high court has deviated from rules establishing more leniency for juvenile offenders, even those convicted of murder. The U.S. is the only nation that sentences people to life without parole for crimes committed before turning 18.

Research shows a child’s brain does not fully develop until age 25. Adolescence is a difficult time for youth, particularly low-income youth of color, who face systemic barriers making these years more challenging.

We also know that the use of life without parole disproportionately affects youth of color. Black youth are sentenced at a rate 10 times greater than White youth. Black youth in California are 22.5 times more likely to receive a life without parole sentence than their White counterparts. We must advocate for legislation to stop life without parole sentencing for youth.

Huckleberry’s Community Assessment and Resource Center (CARC) is a San Francisco program for youth, ages 11-17, who are arrested for misdemeanors or certain felonies. With a focus on positive youth development and access to mental health services, CARC helps youth avoid detention and further involvement in the justice system. Thirty percent of all arrested youth in San Francisco are served by CARC and 72% of those young people are not rearrested within one year of the program. Seventy percent of CARC’s clients are youth of color, 67% are boys.

California is in the process of closing its juvenile detention centers and preparing counties to take on young people convicted of crimes in a way that protects the community while preparing youth for life outside of prison. Huckleberry’s CARC is a model for other jurisdictions to follow.

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Huckleberry's Board of Directors shared their thoughts on the recent Supreme Court decision rejecting limits on life terms for youth. Read their letter to the editor which was published in the @marin_ij Marin Independent Journal Readers' Forum today!

Court decision on life terms for youth misguided

As members of the Huckleberry Youth Programs Board of Directors, we are saddened by the Supreme Court’s recent 6-3 decision to reject limits on life terms for youth.

This decision marks the first time in almost two decades the high court has deviated from rules establishing more leniency for juvenile offenders, even those convicted of murder. The U.S. is the only nation that sentences people to life without parole for crimes committed before turning 18.

Research shows a child’s brain does not fully develop until age 25. Adolescence is a difficult time for youth, particularly low-income youth of color, who face systemic barriers making these years more challenging.

We also know that the use of life without parole disproportionately affects youth of color. Black youth are sentenced at a rate 10 times greater than White youth. Black youth in California are 22.5 times more likely to receive a life without parole sentence than their White counterparts. We must advocate for legislation to stop life without parole sentencing for youth.

Huckleberry’s Community Assessment and Resource Center (CARC) is a San Francisco program for youth, ages 11-17, who are arrested for misdemeanors or certain felonies. With a focus on positive youth development and access to mental health services, CARC helps youth avoid detention and further involvement in the justice system. Thirty percent of all arrested youth in San Francisco are served by CARC and 72% of those young people are not rearrested within one year of the program. Seventy percent of CARC’s clients are youth of color, 67% are boys.

California is in the process of closing its juvenile detention centers and preparing counties to take on young people convicted of crimes in a way that protects the community while preparing youth for life outside of prison. Huckleberry’s CARC is a model for other jurisdictions to follow. ...

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