This was my view from my "bed" on April 21st. Outside. Cold. Wet. One single night of being uncomfortable is hardly comparable to what so many young people in our community are facing every single day. Please consider donating to support Huckleberry House on there mission to ending youth homelessness. Any amount helps #SleepOutColumbus #SleepOutColumbus2023 #SleepOut2023
1 in 7 children will run away before the age of 18.
1 in 10 18-24 year olds endures some form of homelessness each year.
1 in 20 young adults are couch surfing for shelter.
Over 50% of young people in shelter and on the streets report that their parents told them to leave or knew they were leaving and didn't care.
Huckleberry House shelters, supports, and guides youth navigating challenges. Their vision is thriving youth, no matter their journey.
In 2022, Huck House provided 35,933 total nights of shelter in the teen crisis shelter and 113 transitional living apartments for 18-24 year olds. They also provided 10,874 hours of counseling and mental health services for youth and families. Their outreach team responded to 600 requests for support and linkages to resources.
I am sleeping out on Friday, April 21 in front of COSI to show up in solidarity with the youth who experience homelessness on a daily basis. Please consider supporting my fundraiser for Huckleberry House so they can keep opening doors for central Ohio youth.
| Supporters | |||
| Name | Date | Amount | Comments |
| Caitlin Ruzycky | 05/02/2023 | $26.08 | From one social worker to another, thanks for supporting such a great cause and agency. | Angela Neely | 05/02/2023 | $26.08 | In honor of Megan Anthony | Miss Kay | 04/29/2023 | $15.77 | I love you | Gary Bennett | 04/29/2023 | $110.61 | For my niece Megan | Anonymous Friend | 04/29/2023 | $5.46 | Anonymous Friend | 04/28/2023 | $20.93 | Great cause! | Victoria Lizka | 04/28/2023 | $10.00 | Happy Birthday Megan! | David and Sonya Thesing | 04/28/2023 | $51.85 | Happy Birthday to a most excellent advocate! | Anonymous Friend | 04/27/2023 | $26.08 | Shardae Moss | 04/27/2023 | $15.77 | ??⭐️? | Elizabeth Lucas | 04/27/2023 | $103.39 | Happy birthday, Megan! What a wonderful way to celebrate your bday, but hope you also do something fun! | Dawn Sexton | 04/27/2023 | $51.85 | Happy Birthday Megan! | Anonymous Friend | 04/27/2023 | $20.93 | Happy Birthday! | Tabitha Folk | 04/26/2023 | $41.54 | Happy Birthday! | Michelle LoParo | 04/26/2023 | $15.77 | Happy birthday Megan! What a great cause. | Annie Burns | 04/26/2023 | $15.77 | Happy birthday!! | Haley Wheeler | 04/26/2023 | $41.54 | Happy birthday!! You are one of the most selfless people I’ve ever met and I’m so grateful you’re in my life. Love you! | Mike Riley | 04/26/2023 | $20.93 | Morgan Anthony | 04/23/2023 | $20.93 | Mekaela Riley | 04/23/2023 | $5.46 | ❤️ | Anonymous Friend | 04/23/2023 | $5.46 | Anonymous Friend | 04/23/2023 | $1.34 | Kelly Young | 04/22/2023 | $26.08 | Shari Winters | 04/21/2023 | $51.85 | Sha Clark | 04/19/2023 | $51.85 | So happy to work with you. You are such a great social worker as well as a wonderful human being - yes you turned out pretty great. | Philip Anthony | 04/18/2023 | $103.39 | Love dad | Brigin and Sharon Anthony | 04/18/2023 | $103.39 | Proud of all you do. Love mom | Nicole Ring | 04/17/2023 | $26.08 | I’m so proud of you! | Anonymous Friend | 04/03/2023 | $20.93 | Paula Van Buren | 04/01/2023 | $41.54 | Go get 'em, Troublemaker! | Sarah Social Worker | 03/31/2023 | $20.00 | Honored to be in this field with you! You are amazing. | Helena Bennett | 03/27/2023 | $10.62 | Goodluck Megan - Love, Grandma | Brigin and Sharon Anthony | 03/27/2023 | $20.93 |
| Total | $1,130.20 | ||