
Helping San Quentin Former Inmate Gain A Fresh Start
I’m 60 years old and am originally from Humbolt County. I attended high school in Fortuna. I spent much of my youth living in different towns near the Redwoods, Avenue
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.
GLIDE’s Tenderloin Community Resource Hub (TL Hub) operates weekly on the 300 block of Ellis Street (between Taylor and Jones Streets). The vaccination site grew out of a collaboration between GLIDE, the City of San Francisco, UCSF and Code Tenderloin
Meals served Every Year
People Received Hygiene Kits, Socks, and Blankets Last Year
People Volunteered Last Year
I’m 60 years old and am originally from Humbolt County. I attended high school in Fortuna. I spent much of my youth living in different towns near the Redwoods, Avenue
What began as a compassionate response to the COVID-19 pandemic in July of 2021 has blossomed into a trusted weekly presence for the Tenderloin community. Every Thursday from 12 pm
Mel Lester was someone you remembered. Born in San Leandro on January 29, 1987, he made people feel like they belonged through a deep conversation, a shared laugh, or a
We are so excited to introduce this summer the Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Health and Wellness Center—a welcoming, 24/7 Drop-in Center for young adults ages 18 to 27 who are facing homelessness or housing instability.
Working with the Mayor to Support GLIDE’s Community Members Struggling with Substance Use At GLIDE, the community is at the heart of everything we do. We see many opportunities to
On March 6, 2025, Glide Memorial Church became a gathering place for activism, history, and movement building, welcoming civil rights icons Dolores Huerta and Olga Talamante. These two powerhouse leaders