GLIDE is a nationally recognized center for social justice, dedicated to fighting systemic injustices, creating pathways out of poverty and crisis, and transforming lives. Through our integrated comprehensive services, advocacy initiatives, and inclusive community, we empower individuals, families and children to achieve stability and thrive.
GLIDE is on the forefront of addressing some of society’s most pressing issues, including poverty, housing and homelessness, and racial and social justice.
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Social Service Providers As Pioneers in Transformative and Restorative Justice Restorative and transformative justice are ways of dealing with harm that focus on healing instead of punishment. Our mainstream justice
My name is Vincent Smith. I’m 61. I’ve been coming to GLIDE since 1993. I’m originally from Richmond, Virgina. My 12-year-old daughter was killed by a drunk driver. I knew the person who did it, but did not want to take any action for fear of any repercussions. Frankly, I was just too scared to go back home. So, I moved to California.
“I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. I’m 58 years old. I’ve been coming to GLIDE to get my meals for nearly eleven years. I was a former police officer for the NYPD. I was at the Trade Center on 9/11 when the planes hit. Hurricane Sandy flooded my home while I was living in New York. I’ve been coming to GLIDE at least five days a week for breakfast, and sometimes for lunch and dinner. The food is good and the staff are wonderful. They are so welcoming. They know me by name now. It’s like family. I feel I’m treated like a human being.”
“When you’re ready, I’ll be here,” Jamika explained to a person who was just waking up on the sidewalk at the corner of Jones and Ellis streets. “If you don’t
The Women’s Center is a hub of healing, empowerment, and connection for women in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood. Grounded in trauma-informed care and cultural humility, the Center provides a safe, welcoming space where women, especially those impacted by violence, housing instability, poverty, and discrimination, can access comprehensive support to stabilize their lives and thrive.
Claudia’s political background extends beyond union activity. “I got involved with the Mission community, I started volunteering with DAHLIA to help people apply to low-income housing, I got involved with the Mission Neighborhood Center Children’s Services– I started helping them too. I was on the Board of Directors for Mission Neighborhood Center for two years. I learned a lot.” All of that gave her the confidence to apply for the Social Justice Academy.
June 22, 2023 @ 11am.
Once again GLIDE will be participating in the 3rd Annual Juneteenth Citywide Parade and Celebration, a vibrant tribute to Black freedom, resilience, and cultural heritage. This year we will be hosting Supervisor Bilal Mahmood in GLIDE’s float. We are honored to be celebrating Black cultural heritage and liberation alongside our neighborhood’s elected representative. Also participating are Rashida Oji, Naeemah Charles, Ramona Laughing Brook Webb, Paula Farmer, Freddy Martin and more. Many GLIDE church members and extended community will march alongside the float.
Sunday, June 29, 2025 @ 11am-1pm
We’re excited to be marching in this year’s Juneteenth Weekend Parade on Sunday, June 22, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and we’d love for you to join us! If you’d like to march with GLIDE (and not just watch from the sidelines), please arrive at the corner of Spear and Market between 9:45 AM and 10:30 AM.
Friday, June 27, 2025 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Our second-ever cohort of Social Justice Academy fellows is having their graduation on Friday June 27th at 5:30pm in GLIDE’s Freedom Hall– just two days after the city budget will be finalized. We’d love to have you come!
