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Jessica, First-Generation College Student, HWA Alum

“I had never seen anyone in my family or community attend college and successfully build a career.”  Jessica is a 26-year-old alumna from the … Read More about Jessica, First-Generation College Student, HWA Alum

Amina, First-Generation College Student, HWA Alum

Amina - HWA-SF Cohort 1, MSW  Amina was a member of the first cohort of HWA-SF. After high school, she started community college and soon transferred … Read More about Amina, First-Generation College Student, HWA Alum

Sophia, First-Generation College Student, HWA Alum

Sophia, HWA-SF Cohort 2, MSW “HWA provides tender loving care. They really believe in you and motivate you. A lot of kids don’t have parents who … Read More about Sophia, First-Generation College Student, HWA Alum

Saul, First-Generation College Student, HWA Alum

Saul – HWA-Marin, Currently studying at UC Merced, graduating in 2019 While a student at San Rafael High School, Saul felt, “Huckleberry was a safe … Read More about Saul, First-Generation College Student, HWA Alum

Kimberly, First-Generation College Student, HWA Alum

Kimberly, HWA-SF, Currently studying at CSU Monterey Bay, graduating in 2019 Kimberly is currently a junior at CSU Monterey Bay. She will graduate … Read More about Kimberly, First-Generation College Student, HWA Alum

Keila, First-Generation College Student, HWA Alum

Keila – HWA Marin, Sonoma State University “Being a first-generation student - there are challenges,” says Keila, whose older sister is also a … Read More about Keila, First-Generation College Student, HWA Alum

Marisol, First-Generation College Student, HWA Alum

Marisol – HWA Marin, Sonoma State University Marisol joined HWA while she was in 8th grade at San Rafael High School and says, “It was the best … Read More about Marisol, First-Generation College Student, HWA Alum

Martin, First-Generation College Student, HWA Alum

Martin, HWA-SF, Pursuing a PhD in Biology at MIT A graduate of Lincoln High School, Martin found the college application process, “disheartening.” … Read More about Martin, First-Generation College Student, HWA Alum

Sandy, First-Generation College Student, HWA Alum

Sandy, HWA-SF, Pursuing a Master’s in Public Health, USF Sacramento Twenty-five years ago, Sandy’s parents moved to the U.S. from China. Because … Read More about Sandy, First-Generation College Student, HWA Alum

Jessica, First-Generation College Student, HWA Alum

Jessica, HWA Marin, Pursuing a Master’s in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Iowa State University “HWA made me feel like I could go to college,” … Read More about Jessica, First-Generation College Student, HWA Alum

Huzaifa, First-Generation College Student, HWA Alum

Huzaifa HWA-SF:, Research Assistant at the Center for Labor Studies & Sociology Peer Advisor at UC Santa Cruz Although Huzaifa was accepted to … Read More about Huzaifa, First-Generation College Student, HWA Alum

An Anonymous Donor Made a Client’s Dreams Come True

Look at those smiles! This is Ciara, a Huckleberry Advocacy & Response Team (HA&RT) Intervention Specialist, with Maryjane, a young woman who … Read More about An Anonymous Donor Made a Client’s Dreams Come True

Huckleberry House Client – Sorinne

It’s quite possible my circumstances wouldn’t be as positive today if it weren’t for me running away to Huckleberry House when I was 14. I’m so … Read More about Huckleberry House Client – Sorinne

Huckleberry House Family Counseling Clients – The Paoli Family

We have participated in family therapy with Huckleberry House and it has been the single best mental health service provider we’ve encountered in the … Read More about Huckleberry House Family Counseling Clients – The Paoli Family

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

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

“Huckleberry was life saving for me when I had nowhere to go.” – Yusuf’s Story

In 1997, at age 11, Yusuf Hansia moved to Mill Valley, CA from Bahrain to live with his grandparents. He remembers the culture shock and always being … Read More about “Huckleberry was life saving for me when I had nowhere to go.” – Yusuf’s Story

“My world changed the first time I walked in Huckleberry’s doors.” – Lateefah’s Story

My mom was a single mom and I was raised in the Western Addition. I had a couple of friends who tested positive for HIV, and those I found myself in … Read More about “My world changed the first time I walked in Huckleberry’s doors.” – Lateefah’s Story

Remembering Danny Keenan – Huckleberry’s First HIV Program Director

In the 1980s, Huckleberry began focusing the growth of our health programming for youth. By the end of the decade, the HIV epidemic loomed large and … Read More about Remembering Danny Keenan – Huckleberry’s First HIV Program Director

“Huckleberry was very significant in my life.” – Michael’s Story

Like many high school seniors in 1974, Michael Gammino was feeling the pressure of attending a very competitive college-prep high school and weighing … Read More about “Huckleberry was very significant in my life.” – Michael’s Story

“I know, first hand, that organizations like Huckleberry make a difference for kids.” – Wayne’s Story

During the Summer of Love, Wayne LaRue Smith was twelve and living in a chaotic and violent home in Reno. His bipolar and schizophrenic mother was an … Read More about “I know, first hand, that organizations like Huckleberry make a difference for kids.” – Wayne’s Story

A Vision of what a Normal, Peaceful and Stable Environment Could Be

Approximately a decade after Huckleberry House opened its doors, Johanna began running away from home to escape an abusive home environment. “I was … Read More about A Vision of what a Normal, Peaceful and Stable Environment Could Be

“Young People Need a Place where They Feel Safe and Huckleberry Is that Place”

We recently reconnected with Michelle, who stayed at Huckleberry House over thirty years ago when she was just 13 years old. Now a mother of three, … Read More about “Young People Need a Place where They Feel Safe and Huckleberry Is that Place”

“I Want to Help Break the Cycle of Violence and Abuse”

In 2010, former Huckleberry Executive Director Bruce Fisher and Vicky Valentine, Director of Huckleberry Wellness Academy-San Francisco, gave a … Read More about “I Want to Help Break the Cycle of Violence and Abuse”

I Have Somehow Been Able to Make a Life for Myself…

For decades, Huckleberry has had the honor and privilege of serving Bay Area youth and families.  One of our former clients, Linelle, shares her … Read More about I Have Somehow Been Able to Make a Life for Myself…

Huckleberry’s Director of Programs, Mollie Brown, Discusses our Work with Trafficked Youth in the SF Chronicle

Huckleberry Youth Programs was recently asked by the city of San Francisco to take over a contract to serve youth who have been or who are at high … Read More about Huckleberry’s Director of Programs, Mollie Brown, Discusses our Work with Trafficked Youth in the SF Chronicle

1.800.RUNAWAY PSA Features Former Huckleberry House Client, Soy

“I really didn’t feel safe anymore at home,” says Soy, a former client at Huckleberry House. She is the first young person featured in this PSA … Read More about 1.800.RUNAWAY PSA Features Former Huckleberry House Client, Soy

Huckleberry Hero In The Fight Against HIV: Austin Padilla

Huckleberry’s HIV Prevention Workshops were recently featured in Kenneth Cole PSA series. One of our speakers, Austin, is a hero in the fight against … Read More about Huckleberry Hero In The Fight Against HIV: Austin Padilla

A Victim of Human Trafficking – Jayden’s Story

Jayden (whose name has been changed), is a sixteen-year-old who has been the victim of sexual exploitation since she was fourteen. Jayden was referred … Read More about A Victim of Human Trafficking – Jayden’s Story

Catch Up With HWA Alum William Liem

Like all of our Huckleberry Wellness Academy students, William had difficult choices to make the spring of his senior year, and many questions to … Read More about Catch Up With HWA Alum William Liem

Huckleberry House Client Paying It Forward

Soy Kim has been a Huckleberry CARC Mentor for a little over a year and feels a very special connection to Huckleberry’s programs. When she was 15 … Read More about Huckleberry House Client Paying It Forward

“PrEP” For Youth Q&A

Ashley Rojas, Huckleberry’s Community Health Coordinator, recently answered some very important questions about the work we do in the … Read More about “PrEP” For Youth Q&A

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