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 is carrying Cecil Williams’ vision forward as we work to end hunger in San Francisco. Proposed cuts in government spending could seriously harm our services. Please consider donating to our Fund for the Hungry Campaign and make a difference in the life of someone who doesn’t have enough to eat.
Meals served Every Year
People Received Hygiene Kits, Socks, and Blankets Last Year
People Volunteered Last Year
GLIDE advocated for the Hunger Action Day Policy Agenda, which includes protecting and increasing CalFresh benefits in the face of federal threats, protecting the Market Match program that supports CalFresh recipients and farmers’ markets, increasing access to food for children and families during the summer, and so much more!
We are delighted to welcome three outstanding new members to GLIDE’s Board of Trustees, each bringing a wealth of expertise and leadership from the fields of marketing, non-profit, consulting, technology, and family advocacy.
GLIDE’s President & CEO, Dr. Gina Fromer, gave the closing keynote at the Second Annual Food Action Summit on April 28th. The Food Action Summit was organized by the Food
Women’s History Month at Glide Memorial Church highlighted the musical contribution of women in the Bay Area, choosing different local women musicians to feature as special performers at every service
On Thursday, March 20th, we hosted a screening of the documentary Fault Lines about San Francisco’s housing affordability crisis. Concerned citizens packed the sanctuary– proving once again how many people in this city truly care about the plight of their unhoused neighbors.
On Easter itself, worshippers gathered bright and early for a sunrise service. The sun had yet to peek through a dreamy curtain of fog, when Marvin K. White, Minister of Celebration first bellowed, “Good morning, GLIDE!”
