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This is a place of hope, meaning and purpose. Visit GLIDE in San Francisco and become a part of something bigger – a movement that is changing lives.

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.

Upcoming Events!

GLIDE's Holiday Jam is here!

We are thrilled to announce that legendary R&B icon El DeBarge will headline the 2025 GLIDE Holiday Jam, bringing his unmistakable voice and timeless hits to The Warfield stage. Adding to the excitement is breakout hip-hop star and spoken word artist Ruby Ibarra – fresh off winning NPR’s 2025 Tiny Desk Contest and a sold-out 10-city tour, we are also honored to welcome acclaimed contemporary jazz violinist Dominique Hammons, whose electrifying performances and soulful artistry promise to make this year’s celebration unforgettable.

We can’t wait to JAM with you in the Tenderloin this year!

Learn more and get your tickets now!

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Phoenix Day! (Sunday Streets)

Sunday, October 19, 11am - 3pm, San Francisco - Join us for the funnest Block Party of 2025! Help us reclaim car-congested streets and transform them into community health-driven spaces for all to enjoy! Fun activities and food for kids and adults will proliferate the block of Ellis Street in the TL. Hang out with your friends and family and see what your local hood has to offer you!

Fall Into Justice

Fall Into Justice is a series of community events designed to ignite a positive change for our community. Together we’ll honor lives lost, celebrate resilience, and shine a light on the power of inclusion and recovery.

For More Information: glide.org/fallintojustice2025

August 28, 6:00-8:00 PM: Overdose Awareness: Remembrance & Education. RSVP

September 12, 12:00-3:00 PM: 5th Annual Recovery Day at Boeddeker Park

September 18, 6:00-8:00P M: Hispanic heritage month, Immigration and Changing the Narrative. RSVP

September 21: Honor Cecil Williams’s Birthday

September 25, 6:00 – 7 PM: The Power of Radical Inclusion in Addressing Substance Use and Health Access. RSVP

October 19, 12:00 – 5:00 PM: Phoenix day (Sunday Streets). More Info

Fall of Justice: One Season. Many Stories. A Shared Pursuit of Justice.

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