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SF Bay Area Women Musicians to Add to Your Playlist
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 […]
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Root Causes of the Housing Crisis: An Unhoused Family’s Journey to Find Housing in San Francisco
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.
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A Easter Weekend of Joy, Reflection, and the Resurrection of Hope
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!”
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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 […]
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Mel Lester: A Life of Music and Kindness
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 […]
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Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Center comes to GLIDE!
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.
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Without action, San Francisco food lines are going to get longer
If San Francisco wants to be a safe place for the marginalized populations who call this city their home and others who seek refuge here in increasingly uncertain times, food security must be a top priority. And we have to start now, before any SNAP cuts hit. Planning will take time and it’s a crime to let any child go hungry.
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Help Us Protect Immigrants!
GLIDE stands in solidarity with our clients, staff, and community– with special attention and care for groups that are being targeted right now: immigrants, refugees, LGBT+ people, and BIPOC of all kinds. We will NEVER stop being a sanctuary for all.
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Congresswoman Lateefah Simon and Controller Malia Cohen on People Power’s Role in the SF Resistance
What better way to celebrate Black History and Black Futures than to have three brilliant Black women on Glide Memorial Church’s stage representing nonprofit, local and state level leadership!
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Selma Campaign 2.0: Justice in Alabama: A Conversation with Ainka Jackson
On January 30th, we gathered inside Glide Memorial Church’s sanctuary for Justice in Selma, Justice in the Tenderloin: An Invitation to Personal and Communal Introspection.
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GLIDE Welcomes Howard Chi, our new Chief Financial Officer
Howard brings an impressive background in financial leadership, with more than 20 years of experience managing financial operations of multi-million dollar brands, including start-ups, and driving growth across various industries.
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San Francisco’s Overdose Racial Disparity: And What Black Leaders Are Doing About It
Black community leaders, nonprofit and service workers, and workers for San Francisco’s Department of Public Health all came together last week for “Unity in Community: Overdose Prevention Summit 2025.” This was a one-day conference at the San Francisco Public Library centering on the efforts of Black leaders to halt the overdose crisis that disproportionately affects their community.
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March Volunteer News and Spotlight
Thank you for being an essential part of our community. Stay Involved February Highlights Black History Month This February we honor and celebrate ALL our black heroes and heroines and particularly those whose contributions often go unrecognized.
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Thank you for being an essential part of our community. Stay Involved February Highlights Black History Month This February we honor and celebrate ALL our black heroes and heroines and particularly those whose contributions often go unrecognized.
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Read all about GLIDE’s Love Agenda and our Impact Report!
Turning dreams into reality!
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GLIDE Marches for Justice on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025
GLIDE community gathered at San Francisco’s Caltrain station for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day March: a city tradition started by GLIDE’s co-founder Cecil Williams at the request of […]
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City Attorney David Chiu’s Swearing-In Ceremony at GLIDE Spotlights Civil Rights for San Francisco’s People
GLIDE’s sanctuary filled with justice makers and advocates on Thursday, January 9th during City Attorney David Chiu’s Inauguration. 342 civic leaders, including Attorney General Rob Bonta, CA Controller Malia Cohen, Assemblymember Scott Weiner, Mayor Daniel Lurie, most of the Board of Supervisors and many other elected officials joined Dr. Gina Fromer and Minister Marvin K.
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From Us to You: Thank you for making 2024 Amazing!
As we reflect on the past year, Lindsey, Waverlee and I would like to take a moment to personally thank each of you for your incredible contribution. Your time and effort in serving our community has touched so many lives and brought hope and joy to those who need it the most.
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