Food Donations Needed
Last year, Hubbard House provided shelter for more than 1,000 women, children, and men who were victims of domestic violence. When a victim leaves their abuser, there may be no time for packing and planning the escape. Sometimes families come to shelter with nothing but the clothing they are wearing. Hubbard House provides them with…
National Safe at Home Week
August 22-26 is designated as National Safe at Home Week. With 1.2 million people hurt at home each year, this week was created to promote and emphasize safety around the home. An important part of safety is preparing ahead of time on how to be safe. For example, you should always have a plan for…
National Thrift Store Day
Come celebrate National Thrift Store Day, Wednesday, August 17 with us at the Hubbard House Thrift Store located at 6629 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32216. All boutique clothing and household items, with the exception of furniture, are 50 percent off the regularly marked price tag today! In addition adult clothing is priced at $1.00 and…
2nd Annual Youth Art Contest
Hubbard House is holding its 2nd Annual Youth Art Contest for children ages 5-12 living in Northeast Florida. This year’s theme is “Hands are for Helping, Not Hurting.” The purpose of the art contest is to raise awareness about abuse among youth and to encourage them to live a violence-free life. The contest is free…
Hubbard House Shelter Needs
Last year alone, Hubbard House sheltered more than 1,000 women and children. On an average day, anywhere from 60 to 80 people live at the Hubbard House shelter. You can say we have a full house! Our “house” is always in need of everyday household and personal care items. Keep in mind, a family of…
It’s Time to Talk to Your Teen
The new school year is approaching, a perfect time of year for parents to sit down with their teens to talk to them about their responsibilities in school like earning good grades, getting to class on time, and staying out of trouble. In addition, a very important topic parents should discuss with their teens this…
Working With Eureka Garden Youth To End Violence
Helping Hands Network Center and Hubbard House have spent the summer working with the youth who live in Eureka Garden to provide them with skills and knowledge to help end the violence in their community. Hubbard House was invited to participate in this year’s Helping Hands summer camp, which runs from June 20 – Aug….
Is Society Silencing Men?
What do Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Vin Diesel, Daniel Criag and Chris Hemsworth all have in common? They are all actors portrayed in movies that shape their audience’s beliefs of what a “real” man is expected to look and act like. These actors, along with many others, represent what society views the male to be:…
National Make a Difference to Children Month
July not only marks the month of America’s birthday, but it also holds the title of National Make a Difference to Children Month. While we are celebrating and coming together with our families, it is very important to realize that not every child is fortunate enough to have a fun, healthy and safe environment in…
National Children’s Awareness Month
Not all children have the wonderful childhood we all hope to provide for our own children. Many children live in fear and neglect, and each year, approximately 3.3 million children experience some form of domestic violence. Therefore, June has been established as the National Children’s Awareness Month to increase awareness about the vulnerability of children…