When our team learned that there are 3,000 homeless youth in central Ohio, we knew we had to help. Huckleberry House has been providing safe housing and comprehensive support for area youth since 1970. (Huck House is as old as Wayne!) We are going to sleep out on April 16 after closing. We invite you to learn more about Huck House at www.huckhouse.org, and to support our fundraising efforts with a donation here.

3,000 young people ages 14 to 24 will experience homelessness in Columbus in 2021.

Another 4,000 will be at risk of homelessness, unsure of where they will sleep on any given night.

At Huckleberry House, a brighter future starts at our front door.

From the 96 new apartments opened since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic to the 4,618 nights of shelter provided in our crisis shelter last year, we are meeting the needs of homeless and unstably housed youth ages 12 to 24. With a 90% success rate in our Transitional Living Program, we are addressing the long-term self-sufficiency of young people and keeping them out of the adult homeless system. Proceeds of the SLEEP OUT! benefit the proven programs of Huckleberry House.

You can help raise awareness and much-need funds. Donate or sign up to sleep out to become part of the solution.